French surname
Name from France
A French surname is a family name originating from France or French-speaking regions.
Such names often derive from occupations (Boulanger, meaning baker), geographic features (Dupont, meaning of the bridge), or personal characteristics (Petit, meaning small).
French surnames are common throughout the world due to colonial history and emigration, appearing frequently in Canada, Louisiana, Haiti, and various African nations.
- MartinLatin-rooted masculine name
- BernardTraditional masculine given name
- PierreFrench male name
- double barrelGun with two chambers
- aristocraticOf hereditary nobility
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Personal name from birth
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