French (Caribbean) Submitted Surnames

These names are a subset of French names used more often in the French Caribbean.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Ballou Haitian Creole, French (Caribbean), French
The Ballou name comes from that Medieval landscape of northwestern France known as Brittany. The name Ballou was originally derived from the family having lived in Brittany, where this distinguished family was established from ancient times... [more]
Césaire French (Caribbean), Haitian Creole
From the given name Césaire. A notable bearer was Aimé Césaire (1913-2008), a Martiniquais politician and writer.
Heureaux French (Caribbean)
Possibly from French heureux "happy, lucky, good", denoting a happy person. Ulises Heureaux (1845-1899) was the 22nd, 26th, and 27th president of the Dominican Republic
Hyppolite French, French (Caribbean)
From the given name Hyppolite, variant of Hippolyte.
Lafleur French, French (Caribbean)
from la fleur "the flower" used as a soldier's name and also as a servant's name; it was one of the most common nicknames (noms de guerre) among French soldiers.
Martinique French, Antillean Creole, French (Caribbean)
From the French department named Martinique.
Payen French, French (Caribbean)
From the old French given names Pagen Paien from Latin paganus "pagan"... [more]
Policier French (Caribbean), Haitian Creole
From French meaning "policeman".
Saint-Amour French (Caribbean)
Means "Saint Amor" in French.
Saint-Fleur French (Caribbean)
Means "Saint Fleur" in French.
Saint-Juste French (Caribbean)
Means "Saint Justus" in French.
Saint-Louis French (Caribbean)
Means "Saint Louis" in French.
St-vil Haitian Creole, French (Caribbean), French
From the place named St Vil.