Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Maurey
The surname Maurey is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "maur," meaning "Moor" or "dark-skinned." It is a descriptive surname that was likely used to identify individuals wit......
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Maurice
The surname Maurice is of French origin and is derived from the given name Maurice, which itself comes from the Latin name Mauritius. The name is believed to have originated from the Roman god Mars......
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Maurin
The surname Maurin is of French origin and is derived from the given name Maurice, which itself comes from the Latin name Mauritius. The name Mauritius was originally a Roman name meaning "dark-ski......
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Maury
The surname Maury is of French origin and is derived from the Old French personal name Mauri, which itself originated from the Latin name Maurus. The name Maurus was a Roman nickname meaning "dark-......
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Mauvais
The surname Mauvais is of French origin and derives from the French word "mauvais," meaning "bad" or "evil." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with negati......
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Mauzey
The surname Mauzey is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "mauce," meaning "bad-tempered" or "ill-natured." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone with a......
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Mauzy
The surname Mauzy is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "maus," meaning "bad" or "evil." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a mischievous or trou......
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Maverick
The surname Maverick is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "maveure" or "maveric," meaning an unbranded calf or a stray animal. It was originally used as a nickname for someo......
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Mavis
The surname Mavis is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "mauvis," meaning "song thrush." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who im......
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Maximin
The surname Maximin is of French origin and is derived from the Latin name Maximinus, meaning "greatest" or "largest." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify......
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Surnames of French Origin

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