About Lafitte
The surname Lafitte is of French origin and is derived from the word "la fita," meaning "the strip" or "the ribbon." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the Basque region of France. The name Lafitte may have originally referred to someone who lived near a strip of land or a ribbon-like feature, such as a river or a road. Over time, individuals with this surname spread to other regions, and today it is found in various parts of the world.
The surname Lafitte is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lafitte based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Lafitte is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lafitte in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lafitte using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.