French (Belgian) Submitted Surnames

These names are a subset of French names used more often in French-speaking southern Belgium. See also about French Names.

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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.

Avraux French (Belgian)

Belgique French (Belgian)
Denotes someone from Belgium.

Coryn French (Belgian)

DeMille French (Belgian)
Denoted a person from Hamme-Mille, a section of the municipality of Beauvechain, in the province of Walloon Brabant in Wallonia, Belgium. This surname was borne by the American filmmaker and producer Cecil B. DeMille (1881-1959).

De Vignerot French, French (Belgian)
The surname Vignerot was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region... [more]

Dewisme Walloon, French (Belgian)
Meaning unknown.

Gilson English, French (Belgian)
Means "son of Gill" or "son of Giles".

Grosjean French, French (Belgian)
Derived from French gros "large" and the given name Jean 1. As a nickname, it is sometimes applied to a person who is perceived as stupid.

Léonard French (Belgian)
From the given name Léonard.

Magritte French (Belgian)

Nicaise French, French (Belgian), Walloon
From the given name Nicaise.

Pichon French (Belgian), French, French (Swiss)

Pruvost French, French (Swiss), French (Belgian)

Remacle French, French (Belgian)
From the given name Remacle.

Tonnoir French, French (Belgian)
Means "thunder". Originally, a nickname given to loud men. Very rare.

Verlaine French, French (Belgian)
Habitational name for someone from Verlaine in the province of Liège, Belgium. Paul Verlaine was a noted bearer.

Vieuxtemps French (Belgian)
Means "old-time" from Middle French viuelx meaning "old" and Old French temps meaning "time". This surname is used as a nickname, poetic surname, or symbolic pseudonym.

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