Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Marquette
The surname Marquette is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "marquet," meaning "little market." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or w......
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Marquis
The surname Marquis is of French origin and is derived from the title "marquis," which refers to a noble rank in the feudal system. The term "marquis" originally denoted a nobleman who held a hered......
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Marquise
The surname Marquise is derived from the French word "marquis," which originally referred to a nobleman ranking above a count and below a duke. The surname Marquise is likely to have originated as ......
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Marquiss
The surname Marquiss is of French origin and is derived from the title "marquis," which refers to a noble rank below a duke but above an earl or count. The name Marquiss is an occupational surname,......
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Marre
The surname Marre is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "marre," meaning "obstacle" or "hindrance." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was seen as......
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Marrier
The surname Marrier is of French origin and is derived from the word "marier," meaning "to marry" in French. It is believed to have originally been a nickname or occupational name for someone invol......
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Marriner
The surname Marriner is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a mariner or sailor. It is derived from the Middle English word "mar(i)ner," which itself comes from the Old ......
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Marron
The surname Marron is of French origin and is derived from the word "marron," meaning "chestnut" in French. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a chestnut tree or a chestnut......
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Marrotte
The surname Marrotte is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Marot," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Marie." The suffix "-otte" is a diminutive ending commonly use......
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Marrou
The surname Marrou is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "marre" meaning "stallion" or "male horse." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for som......
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