Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Girardin
The surname Girardin is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Gerard, which means "brave spear." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the ......
Learn more »
Girardot
The surname Girardot is of French origin and is derived from the given name Gerard, which means "brave spearman" or "strong with a spear." The suffix "-ot" is a diminutive in French, indicating a s......
Learn more »
Giraud
The surname Giraud is of French origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name "Giraldus," meaning "spear ruler" or "ruler with a spear." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was o......
Learn more »
Girault
The surname Girault is of French origin and is derived from the Old French personal name "Giraud," which itself is a combination of the Germanic elements "gira," meaning "spear," and "wald," meanin......
Learn more »
Gire
The surname Gire is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gire," meaning "vulture." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a place associated with vultures,......
Learn more »
Girod
The surname Girod is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "giraud," meaning "spear strength" or "spear ruler." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used......
Learn more »
Giroir
The surname Giroir is of French origin and is derived from the word "girouette," meaning "weathervane" in English. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who made or worked ......
Learn more »
Giron
The surname Giron is of Spanish origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Old French word "giron," meaning "lap" or "fold," suggesting that it may......
Learn more »
Girouard
The surname Girouard is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "giroue," meaning "spinning wheel." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with o......
Learn more »
Giroux
The surname Giroux is of French origin and is derived from the given name "Giraud," which itself is a variant of the Germanic name "Gerald." The name Giroux is patronymic in nature, meaning it was ......
Learn more »

Previous 471 472 473 474 475 476 477 478 479 480 Next

Surnames of French Origin

Feedback Form