Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Herriot
The surname Herriot is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "heriot," meaning a feudal tribute or payment made by a tenant to their lord upon their death. It was a customary pra......
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Herve
The surname Herve is of French origin and is derived from the given name Hervé, which itself comes from the Old Breton name Haerveu. The name is believed to have originated from the Celtic word "ha......
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Hervey
The surname Hervey is of English origin and is derived from the Old French personal name Hervei or Hervey, which itself comes from the Germanic elements "heri" meaning "army" and "wig" meaning "war......
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Hervieux
The surname Hervieux is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "hervieux," meaning "resistant" or "hardy." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for som......
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Hery
The surname Hery is of French origin and is derived from the given name Henry, which itself comes from the Germanic name Heinrich. The name Heinrich is composed of the elements "heim," meaning home......
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Hetue
The surname Hetue is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Étienne, which is the French form of Stephen. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the ......
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Hew
The surname Hew is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the medieval given name "Hugh," which itself comes from the Old French name "Hue" or "Hughe." The name "Hugh" means "heart," "m......
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Hewit
The surname Hewit is of Scottish origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Hewet" or "Hewitt," which is a diminutive form of the name "Hugh." The name "Hugh" itself comes from the Old ......
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Higgin
The surname Higgin is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Higgin, a diminutive form of the name Hugh. The name Hugh itself comes from the Old French name Hugues, which was......
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Hilaire
The surname Hilaire is of French origin and is derived from the Latin name Hilarius, meaning "cheerful" or "joyful." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify t......
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