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Popular french last names in the 1800s. Most common in the western Atlantic-facing regions of France Moreau remains one of the well-known French names in the world. After the most popular French saint Saint Martin of Tours Bernard patronymic. So if you last name sounds German it doesnt mean you actually are.

Dorothy Greek origin the name means gift of God. This shows how beautiful and relevant these names are still. From the medieval given name of Biblical origin meaning twin.

It can also be the plural of jardin garden in French. Also very common among French surnames occupational last names are based on the persons job or trade such as Pierre Boulanger or Pierre the baker Several common occupations found prevalently as French surnames include Caron cartwright Fabron blacksmith and Pelletier fur trader. So you had babies named Auguste César Jules Hannibal.

Laurel which is the name of a leaf powerful leaders wore in their crowns during ancient times. This ancient surname is a topographic name or a habitational name that refers to from the marsh. Pages in category French-language surnames The following 200 pages are in this category out of approximately 1293 total.

Miracle Old English and Latin Origin Derived from the. Also names of important french historical figures like Charlemagne Clovis andNapoléon of course. We will also provide the origin of each name whether your family is currently in Quebec Ontario elsewhere in French.

Dinah Hebrew origin the name means vindicated. This list may not reflect recent changes. Frances M French origin means French woman.