Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Poindexter
The surname Poindexter is of French origin and is derived from the Old French words "poing dextre," meaning "right fist." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was skilled or powerful w......
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Poineau
The surname Poineau is of French origin and is derived from the word "poing," meaning "fist." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a strong or powerful fist. The suffix ......
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Poinsett
The surname Poinsett is of French origin and is derived from the word "poinsette," which means "little pointed." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a pointed or sharp p......
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Poinsette
The surname Poinsette is of French origin and is derived from the word "poinsettia," which is a type of flowering plant. The name is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either......
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Pointdexter
The surname Pointdexter is of English origin and is derived from the Old French words "pointe" meaning "sharp" and "dextre" meaning "right hand." It is an occupational surname that was given to som......
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Pointdujour
The surname Pointdujour is of French origin and is derived from the combination of two words: "point" meaning "point" or "dot" and "du jour" meaning "of the day." Therefore, the meaning of the surn......
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Pointe
The surname Pointe is of French origin and is derived from the word "pointe," meaning "point" or "tip." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who lived or worked near a pointed or p......
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Poire
The surname Poire is of French origin and is derived from the word "poire," meaning "pear" in French. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a pear tree or an orchard. The name......
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Poirier
The surname Poirier is of French origin and is derived from the word "poirier," meaning "pear tree" in English. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who either lived near ......
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Poirot
The surname Poirot is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "poirot," meaning "pea." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was small or had a round shape, r......
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