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Popular french last names in the 1800s. Derived from French clou meaning nail referring to someone who made or sold nails. Also names of important french historical figures like Charlemagne Clovis andNapoléon of course. Explore our Top 10 list of the most popular surnames in Quebec before 1800 such as Roy Gauthier and Gagnon.

Dinah Hebrew origin the name means vindicated. Laurel which is the name of a leaf powerful leaders wore in their crowns during ancient times. Last name Percentage 1 Tremblay 1076 2 Gagnon 0790 3 Roy 0753 4 Côté 0692 5 Bouchard 0530 6 Gauthier 0522 7 Morin 0498 8 Lavoie 0459 9 Fortin 0449 10 Gagné 0448 11 Ouellet 0447 12 Pelletier 0435 13 Bélanger.

Fernsby Old English Origin Derived from the old English words meaning fern farmstead. It can also be the plural of jardin garden in French. Derived from the given name Colobert.

This list may not reflect recent changes. Popular French Last Names. From a diminutive of given name Nicolas.

We will also provide the origin of each name whether your family is currently in Quebec Ontario elsewhere in French. So if you last name sounds German it doesnt mean you actually are. Pages in category French-language surnames The following 200 pages are in this category out of approximately 1293 total.

Most common in the western Atlantic-facing regions of France Moreau remains one of the well-known French names in the world. 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. A form of the name Simon meaning to be heard.