Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Porlier
The surname Porlier is of French origin and is derived from the word "porlier," which means "poultry farmer" or "chicken breeder." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals......
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Porrett
The surname Porrett is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "porret," meaning "leek." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who either grew or sold leeks or h......
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Porritt
The surname Porritt is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "porret," meaning "leek." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who either grew or sold leeks or h......
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Portal
The surname Portal is of French origin and is derived from the word "portail," meaning "portal" or "gateway." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked at a gate or entr......
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Porte
The surname Porte is of French origin and is derived from the word "porte," meaning "door" or "gate" in French. It is a topographic or occupational surname, typically given to someone who lived nea......
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Portee
The surname Portee is of French origin and is derived from the word "portée," meaning "carrying" or "carried." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a ......
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Porteous
The surname Porteous is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "portier," meaning "doorkeeper" or "gatekeeper." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held ......
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Porterie
The surname Porterie is of French origin and is derived from the word "portier," meaning "porter" or "gatekeeper." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as gatekeep......
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Portes
The surname Portes is of French origin and is derived from the word "portes," which means "doors" in French. It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked wi......
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Porteus
The surname Porteus is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "port" meaning "gate" or "door." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked as a gatekeeper......
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