Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Pettigrew
The surname Pettigrew is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "petit" meaning "small" and the Middle English word "grew" meaning "to grow." It is an occupational surname that ......
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Pettipas
The surname Pettipas is of Acadian origin and is derived from the French name Petitpas, meaning "little step." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who took small steps or ha......
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Pettit
The surname Pettit is of French origin and is derived from the word "petit," meaning "small" or "little" in English. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had......
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Pettrey
The surname Pettrey is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "petit," meaning small or little. It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had a dim......
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Pettry
The surname Pettry is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "petit," meaning "small" or "little." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was small in stature or ha......
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Petty
The surname Petty is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "petit" or "petite," meaning small or little. As a surname, it may have been us......
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Peurifoy
The surname Peurifoy is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "peurifoi," meaning "true believer" or "one who has strong faith." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickn......
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Peverill
The surname Peverill is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "pierre" meaning "stone" and the Old English word "wiel" meaning "hill." It is a locational surname referring to so......
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Peveto
The surname Peveto is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Pierre, meaning "rock" or "stone" in French. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to ident......
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Pewitt
The surname Pewitt is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "piou," meaning "young bird" or "chick." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who resembled a youn......
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