Hoarau

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French Hoarau.

Proper noun

Hoarau (plural Hoaraus)

1. A surname from French.

Statistics

• According to data collected by Forebears in 2014, Hoarau is the 240017^th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 79 individuals.

Further reading

• Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Hoarau”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 2, New York: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 184.
• Forebears

French

Alternative forms

• 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 Dutch or Middle Dutch.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔ.a.ʁo/

Proper noun

Hoarau m or f

1. a French surname, equivalent to English Hoarau

Descendants

• English: Hoarau
• Réunion Creole French: Waro

Further reading

• Forebears (French)
• filae.com