About Desfosses
The surname Desfosses is of French origin and is derived from the word "fossé," meaning "ditch" or "moat." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked on a ditch or moat. The prefix "des" indicates ownership or association with the feature, thus Desfosses can be interpreted as "of the ditches" or "from the moats."
The surname Desfosses is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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