About Desjarlais
The surname Desjarlais is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "jarlais," meaning "earthenware" or "potter." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who was involved in the pottery or ceramics trade. The name Desjarlais signifies a family's ancestral connection to this occupation and may have been adopted by individuals who were potters or had pottery-related professions in their lineage.
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The surname Desjarlais is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Desjarlais 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 Desjarlais in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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