Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Melancon
The surname Melancon is of French origin and is derived from the word "mélancolie," meaning melancholy or sadness. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a melancholic or ......
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Melanson
The surname Melanson is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Melas, which itself is derived from the Greek word "melas" meaning "black" or "dark." The suffix "-on" is a diminutive......
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Melerine
The surname Melerine is of French origin and is derived from the word "mélange," meaning mixture or blend. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone of mixed heritage or someone w......
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Melies
The surname Melies is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Maelis," which itself is a variant of the name "Mael." The name Mael is of Breton origin and means "chief" or "prince."......
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Meline
The surname Meline is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Melin, which itself is a variant of the name Melius. The name Melius is derived from the Latin word "melior," meaning "b......
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Mell
The surname Mell is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "mæl," meaning "crossroads" or "meeting place," suggesting that the name was ......
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Mellet
The surname Mellet is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Mellet, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Mélie. The name Mélie is a variant of the name Amélie, which is de......
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Mellette
The surname Mellette is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Mellet, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Mélie. The name Mélie is a variant of the name Amélie, which is ......
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Melliere
The surname Melliere is of French origin and is derived from the word "mellier," which means "to mix" or "to blend." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved i......
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Mellors
The surname Mellors is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "mellier," meaning "to mix or meddle." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked as a mille......
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Surnames of French Origin

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