Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Ringuette
The surname Ringuette is of French origin and is derived from the word "ringot," meaning "little ring." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had curly or wavy hair. Over time......
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Rinier
The surname Rinier is of French origin and is derived from the given name Rainer, which itself comes from the Germanic name Raginheri. The name Raginheri is composed of the elements "ragin," meanin......
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Rion
The surname Rion is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Rion, which itself is a variant of the name Remy. The name Remy comes from the Latin name Remigius, meaning "oarsman" or "......
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Riopel
The surname Riopel is of French origin and is derived from the word "ribeau" or "ribele," meaning "brook" or "stream" in Old French. It is a topographic surname, typically given to someone who live......
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Riopelle
The surname Riopelle is of French origin and is derived from the word "riper" which means "to tear" or "to rip." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled at teari......
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Riou
The surname Riou is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "riu," meaning "river." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a river or had a connection to a riv......
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Rious
The surname Rious is of French origin and is derived from the word "rioux" or "riou," which means "river" in Old French. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a river or had a......
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Rioux
The surname Rioux is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "riu," meaning "river." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a river or had a connection to a ri......
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Riquier
The surname Riquier is of French origin and is derived from the given name Riquier, which itself is a variant of the name Richard. The name Richard comes from the Germanic elements "ric" meaning "r......
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Risty
The surname Risty is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "rustique," meaning rustic or rural. It is likely that the surname was originally used to describe someone who lived or......
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