About Lacaille
The surname Lacaille is of French origin and is derived from the word "caille," meaning "quail" in English. It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a place where quails were abundant or where quail hunting was popular. The name Lacaille may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with quails, such as agility or a small stature.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lacaille 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 Lacaille in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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