French Surnames

Explore French last names — their meanings, origins, and famous bearers.

32 surnames found

Gauthier

Derived from a Germanic personal name equivalent to Walter.

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Martin

Derived from the personal name Martin, ultimately linked to Mars, the Roman god.

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Raymond

Derived from a Germanic personal name meaning wise protector.

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Dubois

Topographic surname meaning from the woods.

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Durand

Derived from an old personal name meaning enduring.

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Augustin

Derived from the personal name Augustine or Augustin.

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Bernard

Derived from the personal name Bernard, meaning brave as a bear.

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Hardy

Nickname surname meaning bold or courageous.

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Lefevre

Occupational surname meaning smith.

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Moreau

Surname often linked to dark complexion or to a place-name root.

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Laurent

Derived from the personal name Laurent, from Laurentius.

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Girard

Derived from a Germanic personal name meaning spear-brave.

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Roux

Nickname surname referring to red hair or reddish complexion.

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Russell

Originally a nickname for someone with red hair or ruddy complexion.

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Mercier

Occupational surname for a merchant or dealer in wares.

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Chevalier

Occupational or status surname meaning knight.

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Faure

Occupational surname meaning smith or blacksmith in regional forms.

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Pascal

Surname derived from a name associated with Easter or Passover.

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Morin

Surname derived from a diminutive or a dark-complexion nickname in some lines.

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Hebert

Derived from a Germanic personal name meaning bright army.

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Blanc

Descriptive surname meaning white or fair.

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Renaud

Surname from the personal name Renaud.

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Fontaine

Topographic surname linked to a fountain or spring.

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Bonnet

Nickname or occupational surname linked to caps or bonnets.

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Leroy

Status surname meaning the king.

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Roy

Status surname meaning king.

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Lambert

Derived from a personal name meaning land-bright.

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Mathis

Derived from a form of Matthew.

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Landry

Derived from a Germanic personal name and later hereditary surname.

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Maynard

Derived from a personal name meaning brave strength.

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Leblanc

Nickname surname meaning the white-haired or fair one.

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Leclerc

Occupational surname meaning clerk or scholar.

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About French surnames

French surnames often reflect geography, occupation, ancestry, or personal characteristics from centuries of cultural history.