Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Goy
The surname Goy is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gai," meaning "joyful" or "cheerful." It was likely used as a nickname for someone with a happy or lively disposition. O......
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Goyer
The surname Goyer is of French origin and is derived from the word "goyer," which means "to go." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked as a goatherd or a shepherd. The ......
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Goyette
The surname Goyette is of French origin and is derived from the word "goyot," which means "small opening" or "window" in Old French. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone wh......
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Gradel
The surname Gradel is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gradel," meaning "a small step or stair." It is believed to have been a topographic or occupational name for someone ......
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Gradney
The surname Gradney is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Gratien," which itself comes from the Latin name "Gratianus." The name Gradney signifies "the son of Gratien" or "desc......
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Gradoville
The surname Gradoville is of French origin and is derived from the word "grad" meaning "town" or "city" and the suffix "-ville" meaning "town" or "village." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Gr......
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Graffin
The surname Graffin is of French origin and is derived from the word "graffin," meaning "scribe" or "clerk." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as clerks or scri......
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Grail
The surname Grail is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "graal," meaning "cup" or "bowl." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who made or used cups or......
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Grammont
The surname Grammont is of French origin and is derived from the place name "Grammont" in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France. The name is composed of the elements "gram," me......
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Granade
The surname Granade is of French origin and is derived from the word "grenade," meaning pomegranate. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either grew or sold pomegranates......
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