French (Swiss) Submitted Surnames

These names are a subset of French names used more often in French-speaking regions of Switzerland. 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.
Bellon French (Swiss)
Derived from the given name Apollonius.
Collet French, French (Huguenot), French (Swiss), Romansh
Derived from a diminutive of French Colle, itself a diminutive of Nicholas.
Denier French, French (Swiss), English, English (British, Rare)
from Old French denier originally the name of a copper coin or penny later a term for money in general hence probably an occupational name for a moneyer or minter. It is also found in Switzerland... [more]
Grandjean French, French (Swiss)
Derived from French grand meaning "tall, large" and the given name Jean 1, hence possibly a nickname for a tall or large person.
Maire French (Swiss)
French Swiss surname ... [more]
Morand French, French (Swiss)
from the medieval Latin personal name Maurandus Morandus derived from Maurus "Mauritanian Moor" and the suffix -andus (following the pattern of names formed from a verbal noun such as Amandus) or shortened from Moderandus which appears to be Latin for "he who is (able) to be guided"... [more]
Piaget French (Swiss)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. This name was borne by Jean Piaget (1896-1980), a Swiss child psychologist noted for his studies of intellectual and cognitive development in children.