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Some South Africans have inherited French surnames because South Africa was a destination for European emigrants, including many French, during the colonial period. The French people who moved to South Africa gave their French surnames to their descendants, some of whom still live in South Africa or are considered to be South African, even if they now live elsewhere.
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What are some French surnames names used in Trinidad and Tobago?
martin
Do Africans speak English 100 percent?
No. Most Africans from former British colonies do speak English. However, those from the nations of former French West Africa speak French, or a dialect thereof. And many Africans still only speak their indigenous African language.
What is the best description of the ethnic and racial makeup of new Orleans in the 1800s?
French, Spanish, Africans, Germans, And Irish
Is the name 'fouche' south African?
The surname Fouche is indeed well-known among the Afrikaans speaking peoples of South Africa. But is of French origin. The progenitor of the Fouches in South Africa was a French Huguenot who came to the Cape in the 1700s. Other well-known surnames that were brought in by French Huguenots, are Du Plessis, Marais, Terblanche, De Villiers, etc.
How did david diop describe the africans in the poem?
There is no official slogan about the poem titled "Africa" by David Diop. However, the poem is basically about missing your homeland of Africa.
What does the de in french surnames mean?
of
Do the French use de with a surname?
Some French surnames use 'de'. This is often the case for surnames of families coming from what was nobility in the past, where the surname was often 'de' followed by a placename.
What has the author A D Weld French written?
A. D. Weld French has written: 'Notes on the surnames of Francus, Franceis, French, etc. in Scotland, with an acount of the Frenches of Thorndykes' 'The surnames and coats of arms of the Williamses' -- subject(s): Heraldry
Why does Africa have English and french language?
At one time, the French took over Africa and the Africans learned french so some Africans may have a french accent. It is quite interesting!!
What are some French surnames names used in Trinidad and Tobago?
martin
How did the africans come to Trinidad and tobago?
The Africans were brought across on a ship by the British/Spanish and French
Why do some African speak English or French?
Some Africans speak English or French due to historical colonization by European countries such as Britain and France. English and French were imposed as official languages during colonization and have remained as important languages for communication, education, and business in many African countries.
What nationality is the surname Bouvat?
There are no genealogy records for Bouvat. However, the surnames Bouvet and Bouvier are French.
What is the French?
'The French' are French people, such as 'The English' are English people and 'The Africans', are African people... Would you believe that? Amazing eh?
How did Algeria's resistance to French rule differ from East Africans resistance to German rule?
the french east
How did Algeria's resistance to the french rule differ from east Africans resistance to German rule?
the french east
How did Algeria's resistance to French rule differ from the the East Africans resistance to German rule?
the french east
