Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Payan
The surname Payan is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "paien," meaning "pagan" or "heathen." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was not Christian or as a derog......
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Payant
The surname Payant is of French origin and is derived from the word "payant," which means "paying" or "to pay" in French. It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worke......
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Paye
The surname Paye is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "pai," meaning "peace." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for a peaceful or calm person. The name may have......
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Payea
The surname Payea is of French origin and is derived from the word "paille," meaning "straw" in English. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or lived near st......
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Payen
The surname Payen is of French origin and is derived from the given name Payen, which itself is a variant of the name Pagan. The name Pagan was originally a nickname given to someone who was not a ......
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Payette
The surname Payette is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "paie" meaning "payment" or "salary." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone ......
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Payeur
The surname Payeur is of French origin and is derived from the word "payeur," which means "payer" or "one who pays" in French. It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who ......
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Payoute
The surname Payoute is of French origin and is derived from the word "payoute," which means "pagan" or "heathen." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who was not Christian or......
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Payseur
The surname Payseur is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "paisseur," meaning "thickness" or "density." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was physica......
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Paysour
The surname Paysour is of French origin and is derived from the word "paysan," meaning "peasant" or "countryman." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a farm......
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