Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Palis
The surname Palis is of French origin and is derived from the word "palis," which means "pales" or "stakes" in French. It is believed to have originated as a topographic or occupational name for so......
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Pallardy
The surname Pallardy is of French origin and is derived from the word "palais," meaning "palace" in English. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked in or near a p......
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Pallette
The surname Pallette is of French origin and is derived from the word "palette," which refers to a thin board or slab used by artists to mix and hold their paints. As a surname, Pallette likely ori......
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Palliser
The surname Palliser is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "paleis," meaning "palace." It was originally a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked at a palace o......
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Pallister
The surname Pallister is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "palestre," meaning a place for wrestling or physical exercise. It is believed to have been a topographic name for......
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Palmateer
The surname Palmateer is of Scottish origin and is derived from the occupational name for a maker or seller of palm leaf hats. The name is derived from the Middle English word "palme" meaning palm ......
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Palmatier
The surname Palmatier is of French origin and is derived from the word "palmier," meaning "palm tree." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with or lived near p......
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Palmes
The surname Palmes is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "palme," meaning "palm tree." It is believed to have been a topographic or locational surname, given to someone who l......
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Palmier
The surname Palmier is of French origin and is derived from the word "palmier," meaning "palm tree" in French. It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who lived near or wo......
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Palmour
The surname Palmour is of French origin and is derived from the word "palmer," which refers to a pilgrim who had returned from the Holy Land. It is believed that the name was given to those who had......
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