Photo: the Château de Sedan, seat of the Lords, and later Princes, of Sedan, France. Credit: MOSSOT; Wikimedia Commons.

Exploring the European History of My Surname

By Guest Author on June 11, 2020

David M. Delo has spent years researching his family surname, tracing its origins back to medieval France, as detailed in this article... (Read More)

Photo: the Château de Marqueyssac, featuring a French formal garden. Credit: Ladislaus Hoffner; Wikimedia Commons.

Common French Last Names & Their Meanings, Part II

By Sarah Stevens on February 6, 2020

Uncover the origin of your French last name, its meaning, and how you can use this to trace your family history... (Read More)

Photo: the Eiffel Tower and the La Défense district, Paris. Credit: David McSpadden; Wikimedia Commons.

French Wedding Traditions and Customs

By Sarah Stevens on January 30, 2020

Understand the history behind popular French wedding traditions and learn how they've changed throughout history!.. (Read More)

Photo: the Château de Chenonceau, nowadays part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built in the early 16th century. Credit: Yvan Lastes; Wikimedia Commons.

Common French Last Names & Their Meanings, Part I

By Sarah Stevens on March 8, 2019

Do you have a French last name? Discover the history behind common French last names and their meanings. Read now!.. (Read More)

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