About Delafosse
The surname Delafosse is of French origin and is derived from the combination of the preposition "de" meaning "of" or "from," and the word "la fosse" meaning "the ditch" or "the pit." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Delafosse can be interpreted as "from the ditch" or "from the pit." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in a location with a ditch or pit, or it could have been a nickname for someone who had a connection to such a place.
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The surname Delafosse is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Delafosse based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Delafosse in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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