In Acadiana, thousands of Cajun last names like Landry, Broussard, Hebert, and LeBlanc are part of our rich cultural heritage.
But have you ever wondered what these unique Cajun surnames really mean? Let’s explore the fascinating origins and meanings behind these popular Louisiana family names.
Cajun Last Names
Cajun surnames always have great and interesting meanings but, we’re so used to them we don’t normally stop to think about what a Cajun French last name actually means.
For instance, the last name Benoit is traditionally a French Creole last name and it means “one who says the good”…