About Desmarais
The surname Desmarais is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "marais," meaning "marsh" or "swamp." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name either lived near a marsh or was from a place named Marais. The surname Desmarais is relatively common in French-speaking regions, particularly in France and Canada.
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The surname Desmarais is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Desmarais 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 Desmarais in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Desmarais using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.