Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Basson
The surname Basson is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Basson," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Basse," meaning "low" or "short." The surname Basson is therefo......
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Bastable
The surname Bastable is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "bastable," meaning "a small bag or purse." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who made or sold ba......
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Bastain
The surname Bastain is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Sebastian," which itself comes from the Latin name "Sebastianus." The name Sebastian was popularized by early Christia......
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Bastarache
The surname Bastarache is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "bastard," meaning "illegitimate child." The suffix "-ache" is a diminutive, indicating a small or young version o......
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Bastien
The surname Bastien is of French origin and is derived from the given name "Bastien," which is a diminutive form of the name "Sebastian." The name Sebastian itself comes from the Latin name "Sebast......
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Bastille
The surname Bastille is of French origin and is derived from the word "bastille," which means "fortress" or "castle" in French. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone w......
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Bastin
The surname Bastin is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Bastien, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Sébastien. The name Sébastien is derived from the Greek name Seba......
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Bastine
The surname Bastine is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "bastin," meaning a cudgel or stick. It is believed to have been an occupational surname for someone who made or used......
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Bastion
The surname Bastion is of French origin and is derived from the word "bastion," which refers to a fortified structure or stronghold. As a surname, Bastion likely originated as a nickname for someon......
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Bastress
The surname Bastress is of French origin and is derived from the word "bâtonnier," meaning "baton" or "stick." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who held a position of authority......
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