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Hoarau
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English
Etymology
Borrowed from en fr Hoarau.
Proper noun
s
en French.
Statistics
According to data collected by Forebears in 2014, Hoarau is the 240017th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 79 individuals.
Further reading
hoarau
French
fr:
Alternative forms
fr Hoareau Houarault.
Etymology
Originating from mainland France where it became extinct until recently. (attested 1640s in Menneville, Picardie Province). Now most prevalent in Réunion. Possibly from fr nl - or fr dum -.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
mf
fr French Hoarau
Descendants
en Hoarau
rcf Waro
References
Further reading
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