Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Portie
The surname Portie 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 gatekeeper......
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Portier
The surname Portier is of French origin and is derived from the occupational name "portier," meaning "porter" or "gatekeeper." It was originally given to individuals who worked as doorkeepers or ga......
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Portrey
The surname Portrey is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "portrei," meaning "porter" or "gatekeeper." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who work......
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Portteus
The surname Portteus is of English 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 s......
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Posson
The surname Posson is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Pons," which itself is a short form of the Latin name "Pontius." The name "Pons" means "bridge" in Latin, and it is lik......
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Postel
The surname Postel is of French origin and is derived from the word "postel" which means "inn" or "lodging" in Old French. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked ......
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Postelwait
The surname Postelwait is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "postel" meaning "bed" and "wait" meaning "watch." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name fo......
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Postier
The surname Postier is of French origin and is derived from the word "poste," meaning "post" or "mail." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked in the postal service ......
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Poteau
The surname Poteau is of French origin and is derived from the word "poteau," meaning "post" or "stake" in English. It is a topographic surname that likely originated from someone who lived near a ......
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Potee
The surname Potee is of French origin and is derived from the word "potier," meaning "potter" in English. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the potter......
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