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re: Cajun surnames
Posted on 2/5/22 at 12:51 pm to madamsquirrel
Posted on 2/5/22 at 12:51 pm to madamsquirrel
We'd all have these surnames if it wasn't for the highways and interstates. Thanks Ike!
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Posted on 2/5/22 at 12:56 pm to Bamafig
We are Simoneaux's. From white castle/Pierre part area 150 years ago
This post was edited on 2/5/22 at 4:32 pm
Posted on 2/5/22 at 12:57 pm to jkylejohnson
quote:
Everyone In avoyelles parish’ last name is Bordelon.
It’s probably a top 5 avoyelles surname along with
DuFour
Ducote
Lemoine
Laborde
Posted on 2/5/22 at 1:09 pm to S
I guess my family didn’t spread their seed of boys enough.
We are down in the 180s then the 400s
We are down in the 180s then the 400s
Posted on 2/5/22 at 1:13 pm to dgnx6
Cheramie
Saunier
Bouvier
Dantin Dau-tan
Duet Du-ay
Plaisance
Saunier
Bouvier
Dantin Dau-tan
Duet Du-ay
Plaisance
Posted on 2/5/22 at 1:25 pm to hojo
Fontenot French but not a cajun surname
Posted on 2/5/22 at 1:32 pm to Texas ellessu
quote:
D'ville is thick with Waguespacks.
German
Posted on 2/5/22 at 1:36 pm to PineyWoodsHog
quote:
Good many Beauchamps in Avoyelles Parish
They must not be a very nomadic bunch if it’s an uncommon one outside of Avoyelles.
Posted on 2/5/22 at 2:24 pm to CitizenK
Your list is shite, no Couvillion.
Posted on 2/5/22 at 2:25 pm to turnpiketiger
quote:
Beauchamps I've never heard of this one in all my years in LA. Granted most was spent in Lafayette and BR.
There was a large family that went to Woodlawn during most of the 80’s and early 90’s. They spelled it Beauchamp(no “s” at the end). Can’t remember all their names, but there was like 5 boys and a girl in the family. One of the younger sons Todd graduated with me in ‘88. Think they had some cousins that went to Broadmoor around the same time as well. They pronounced it Beecham.
This post was edited on 2/5/22 at 7:58 pm
Posted on 2/5/22 at 2:27 pm to Bamafig
Arceneaux
Posted on 2/5/22 at 2:29 pm to USMCguy121
quote:
in Maine a few years back my gf's last name was Thibodeau
My grandfather told me that when Acadians we're pushed from Canada they had to sign paperwork in America. These immigrants/refugees couldn't spell so they'd "make their mark" and apply an "X". That's how the x ended up at the end of Cajun surnames.
Not sure how factual that is but it makes sense
Posted on 2/5/22 at 2:51 pm to Saskwatch
Decuir, my moms maiden name.
The surname of DECUIR was of French origin, a locational name 'the dweller at the court' a large mansion, from residence or employment therein. Occupational surnames originally denoted the actual occupation followed by the individual.
The surname of DECUIR was of French origin, a locational name 'the dweller at the court' a large mansion, from residence or employment therein. Occupational surnames originally denoted the actual occupation followed by the individual.
Posted on 2/5/22 at 3:01 pm to S
Interesting how it breaks down by parish. I'd love to see that list.
I grew up in Lafayette, which seems thick with folks named Guidry, Hebert, Landry, Boudreau (with and without x), Cormier, Guilbeau, Thibodaux (mostly with the x), Broussard, Arceneaux. These list is without research, and represents number of encounters (and relatives) I recall.
Not participating in the French vs Acadian discussion.
ETA Sonnier
I grew up in Lafayette, which seems thick with folks named Guidry, Hebert, Landry, Boudreau (with and without x), Cormier, Guilbeau, Thibodaux (mostly with the x), Broussard, Arceneaux. These list is without research, and represents number of encounters (and relatives) I recall.
Not participating in the French vs Acadian discussion.
ETA Sonnier
This post was edited on 2/5/22 at 3:03 pm
Posted on 2/5/22 at 3:03 pm to TigerCoon
quote:
I grew up in Lafayette
Same here and I'd add Duhon and Mouton
Posted on 2/5/22 at 3:06 pm to Bamafig
Trahan
Robichaux
Robichaux
Posted on 2/5/22 at 3:07 pm to Kim Jong Ir
As in William H.?
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Posted on 2/5/22 at 3:07 pm to Kim Jong Ir
Yep. I remember plenty of both.
Posted on 2/5/22 at 4:09 pm to Bamafig
Vidrine
Courville
Fuselier
Bernard
Courville
Fuselier
Bernard
This post was edited on 2/5/22 at 4:12 pm
Posted on 2/5/22 at 4:21 pm to eddieray
Melancon
Pitre
Papillion
Potier
Pitre
Papillion
Potier
This post was edited on 2/5/22 at 4:22 pm
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