Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Prevot
The surname Prevot is of French origin and is derived from the word "prévôt," which means "provost" or "bailiff" in English. The term "prévôt" originally referred to a person who held a position of......
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Prewett
The surname Prewett is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "prewet," meaning "brave" or "valiant." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who was known......
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Prewit
The surname Prewit is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "prevost," meaning "provost" or "chief." It was an occupational name given to someone who held the position of a prov......
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Prezeau
The surname Prezeau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "pres" meaning "near" or "close" and the suffix "-eau" indicating a diminutive or small size. Therefore, the surname ......
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Prideaux
The surname Prideaux is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "pré de l'eau," meaning "meadow by the water." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer live......
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Prier
The surname Prier is of French origin and is derived from the word "prier," which means "to pray" in French. As a surname, Prier likely originated as a nickname for someone who was devoutly religio......
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Prieur
The surname Prieur is of French origin and is derived from the word "prieur," meaning "prior" in English. A prior was a title given to a high-ranking clergyman in charge of a priory or monastery. T......
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Primeau
The surname Primeau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "prime," meaning "first." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who held a prominent or impo......
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Primeaux
The surname Primeaux is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "prime," meaning "first." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be the f......
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Primrose
The surname Primrose is of English and Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English and Old French word "primerose," meaning "first rose." It is a topographic name for someone who lived n......
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