Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Morrissette
The surname Morrissette is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Maurice, which itself comes from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." The suffix "-ette" ......
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Morse
The surname Morse is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "morse," which referred to a marsh or bog. Therefore, the surname Morse could have......
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Morsell
The surname Morsell is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "morsel," meaning a small piece or portion. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a small ......
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Morsette
The surname Morsette is of French origin and is derived from the word "mors," meaning "bit" or "snaffle," and the diminutive suffix "-ette," indicating a small or endearing form. It is believed to ......
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Mort
The surname Mort is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Mort, which itself is a short form of the name Mortimer. The name Mortimer is composed of the Old French elements "......
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Mortel
The surname Mortel is of French origin and is derived from the word "mort," meaning "death" in French. It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a connection to death......
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Mortier
The surname Mortier is of French origin and is derived from the word "mortier," which means "mortar" in English. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with or ma......
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Mortimer
The surname Mortimer is of English origin and is derived from the Old French personal name Mortemer, meaning "dead sea" or "dead pond." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who l......
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Mortl
The surname Mortl is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Mortl, which is a diminutive form of the name Mortimer. The name Mortimer itself is of Old French and Old English origin,......
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Morvant
The surname Morvant is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "morvan" which means "blackbird." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near an area......
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