Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Purviance
The surname Purviance is of French origin and is derived from the word "pourvoir," meaning "to provide" or "to supply." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who was......
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Purvis
The surname Purvis is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "pourveour," meaning "provider" or "steward." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who was respon......
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Pushard
The surname Pushard is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "pucelle," meaning "maiden" or "virgin." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was chaste or pure. Over ti......
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Pyant
The surname Pyant is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "pient," meaning "pious" or "devout." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was known for t......
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Pyatt
The surname Pyatt is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "pied," meaning "foot." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a distinctive or peculiar foot, s......
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Pylate
The surname Pylate is of French origin and is derived from the given name Pilate, which itself is derived from the Latin name Pilatus. The name Pilate is most famously associated with Pontius Pilat......
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Quaine
The surname Quaine is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "quain," meaning "crafty" or "clever." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for t......
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Quantrell
The surname Quantrell is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Cantrel," which itself is a variant of the name "Canterell." The name is believed to have originated from ......
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Quarless
The surname Quarless is of English origin and is believed to be a variant of the name "Quarles." It is derived from the Old French word "quarel," meaning "bolt" or "bar," and was likely used as a m......
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Quartermaine
The surname Quartermaine is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "quartier" meaning "quarter" and the Middle English word "main" meaning "hand" or "strength." It is believed to......
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