Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Pruyne
The surname Pruyne is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "pruine," meaning "hoarfrost" or "frost." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a frosty or col......
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Publicover
The surname Publicover is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "poble" meaning "people" and the Middle English word "cover" meaning "to cover or protect." Therefore, the meanin......
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Pucel
The surname Pucel is of French origin and is derived from the word "pucelle," meaning "maiden" or "virgin" in French. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was chaste or had a......
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Puckette
The surname Puckette is of French origin and is derived from the word "pouquette," meaning a small pouch or bag. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who carried or made pouches ......
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Pugh
The surname Pugh is of Welsh origin and is derived from the personal name "Hugh," which itself is a variant of the Old French name "Hug(h)e" or "Hugon." The name ultimately traces back to the Germa......
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Pugmire
The surname Pugmire is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "pug" meaning "ape" or "monkey" and the word "mire" meaning "swamp" or "bog." Therefore, the meaning of the surname ......
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Pumroy
The surname Pumroy is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the Old English personal name "Pomerai" or "Pomeroy," which itself originated from the French place name "Pomerai" meaning......
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Purdham
The surname Purdham is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Purde," which was a short form of the name "Purdey." The name "Purdey" itself is believed to have origina......
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Purdue
The surname Purdue is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "pur," meaning "pure" or "clean." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered pure or virtuous. T......
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Purefoy
The surname Purefoy is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "pur" meaning "pure" and the Middle English word "foy" meaning "faith." It is a locational surname, indicating that ......
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