Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Poux
The surname Poux is of French origin and is derived from the word "poux," meaning "lice" in English. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had lice or was associated with ......
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Power
The surname Power is of English and Irish origin. It is derived from the Old French word "povre" or "poer," meaning "poor" or "humble." The name was likely originally given as a nickname to someone......
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Powers
The surname Powers is of English and Irish origin. It is derived from the Middle English and Old French word "povoir" meaning "to be able" or "to have power." As a surname, Powers likely originated......
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Powless
The surname Powless is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "poulain," meaning "colt" or "young horse." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for s......
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Poydras
The surname Poydras is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "poirier," meaning "pear tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked with pear trees......
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Poye
The surname Poye is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "pois," meaning "pea." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either grew or sold peas or had s......
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Poyer
The surname Poyer is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "pouier," meaning "to prune" or "to trim." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someo......
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Poyfair
The surname Poyfair is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "poivre," meaning "pepper." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who either grew or sold pepper o......
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Poynor
The surname Poynor is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "poignard," meaning "dagger." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was skilled in handling a d......
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Poythress
The surname Poythress is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "poitron," meaning "a young chicken." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who resembled a youn......
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