Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Leprevost
The surname Leprevost is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "prevost," meaning "provost" or "chief." The term "provost" originally referred to a person who held a position of ......
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Leque
The surname Leque is of French origin and is derived from the word "leque," meaning "fan" in English. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who made or used fans or had a fan-......
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Lequire
The surname Lequire is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "l'écuyer," meaning "the squire." It was an occupational name given to someone who served as a squire, a knight's att......
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Leray
The surname Leray is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "lerée," meaning "clearing" or "glade." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name lik......
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Lere
The surname Lere is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "lere," meaning "laurel tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a laurel tree or a place name......
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Lerebours
The surname Lerebours is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "rebours," meaning "against" or "contrary." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a c......
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Lerette
The surname Lerette is of French origin and is derived from the word "l'hermite," meaning "the hermit" in English. It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a herm......
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Leriche
The surname Leriche is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "lerche," meaning "lark." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a la......
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Lerille
The surname Lerille is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "rille," meaning "small stream" or "brook." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the na......
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Lermond
The surname Lermond is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Armand, which means "man of the army" or "soldier." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used ......
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Surnames of French Origin

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