Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Mayle
The surname Mayle is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Mael," which itself is of Old French and Gaelic origin. The name "Mael" means "chief" or "prince." Over time, the......
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Mayne
The surname Mayne is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "mægen," meaning "strength" or "power," suggesting that the name originally referr......
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Mayner
The surname Mayner is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "mainer," meaning "to dwell" or "to stay." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for som......
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Mayo
The surname Mayo is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "mæg," meaning "relative" or "kinsman," suggesting that the name was original......
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Mayor
The surname Mayor is of English and French origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "mair" or the Old French word "maire," both meaning "mayor." The name was originally a occupational sur......
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Mayotte
The surname Mayotte is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "mai" meaning "May" and the diminutive suffix "-otte." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone bo......
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Mayrand
The surname Mayrand is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "maire," meaning "mayor," and the Germanic word "rand," meaning "shield" or "rim." It is believed to have originated ......
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Mayrant
The surname Mayrant is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "marron," meaning "chestnut." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with chestnut-colored hair or c......
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Mayronne
The surname Mayronne is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Mairon," which is a variant of the name "Marius." The name "Marius" itself is derived from the Roman god of war, Mars......
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Mays
The surname Mays is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the medieval given name May, which itself is derived from the Old French word "mai" meaning "May" or "th......
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Surnames of French Origin

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