Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Proteau
The surname Proteau is of French origin and is derived from the word "proteau," which means "a small pond" or "a pool." It is a topographic surname that likely originated from someone who lived nea......
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Prouhet
The surname Prouhet is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "prou," meaning "brave" or "valiant." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed ......
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Proulx
The surname Proulx is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "prole," meaning "offspring" or "descendant." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to id......
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Prouse
The surname Prouse is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "prois" or "prudhomme," meaning "wise" or "prudent." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone w......
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Prout
The surname Prout is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "prūt," meaning "proud" or "haughty," and could have been a nickname given to some......
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Provance
The surname Provance is of French origin and is derived from the region of Provence in southern France. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from or ha......
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Provancher
The surname Provancher is of French origin and is derived from the word "provencher," which means "to grow" or "to flourish." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who w......
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Provard
The surname Provard is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "proverd," meaning "proof" or "evidence." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was seen a......
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Proveaux
The surname Proveaux is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "provençal," meaning someone from Provence, a region in southeastern France. It is a locational surname, indicating ......
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Provencal
The surname Provencal is of French origin and is derived from the word "Provence," which refers to a historical region in southeastern France. The name likely originated as a regional or ethnic ide......
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