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Lafayette native here.
Cajun people have a mixed heritage, based on French settlers in colonial Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Although based on French, the Acadians intermarried with the local natives (the Mi'kmaq), and also have some Basque lineages. After arriving in Louisiana, more native heritage was added to the mix (Chitimacha, Atakapas, etc), as well as European immigrants. Most of us look generally white with dark hair (usually wavy to curly) and eyes, and many of us have a tan to olive skin color from native/Basque heritage. It seems to pop up randomly though; I have a fair complexion, but I have relatives with olive skin.
It's unusual for a person with African heritage to call themselves "Cajun." Usually they identify as either Creole (especially those from New Orleans) or African-American. Although it's unusual, there's no rule about it, so there are some Cajuns who might look black or mixed.
It's also important to remember that these days, being "Cajun" is more about cultural heritage, so it's a lot like the way "Hispanic" is used. There are lots of people from around the country who come here and get assimilated lol
What else can I help you with?
What sort of meat is cajun meat?
There is no such thing as "Cajun" meat. But what people believe to be "cajun meat" is meat that is seasoned with, yep you guessed it, "cajun seasonings". But there is andouille and tasso, and these are "cajun" sausage-type things.
Where did cajun people flee from to Louisiana?
The name "Cajun" is short for Acadian. The Acadians were ran out of Canada.
Where will you find Cajun people?
In Louisiana
What are the Cajun?
Cajun is the name given to French people settled in Louisiana. The name is a corruption of Acadian, as the ancestors of these Cajun people had been forcibly relocated from Acadia (in Nova Scotia, Canada) to Louisiana, USA.
How do you say thank you in cajun?
Thank you in Cajun is merci beaucoup, Many people speak Cajun French in Louisianan. It is different than the traditional French spoken in France.
Were will you find Cajun people in north America?
Georgia
How do you spell The cajun in cajun french?
In Cajun French, "The cajun" is spelled as "Le cajun."
Is OPI 'Cajun shrimp' discontinued?
I think it is, but a similar color is 'Cocktail Dress' by Jesses Girl.
What do the symboles on the cajun flag represent?
The Cajun flag features a blue field with a white star and a red field, which represent the Acadian heritage of the Cajun people. The blue symbolizes the sky and water, while the red represents the bloodline and struggle of the Acadians. The white star stands for the hope and guidance of the Acadian people. Overall, the flag embodies the cultural identity and resilience of the Cajun community.
Do the Cajuns speak Spanish?
Cajun people speak a form of French.
How is Cajun French different from French?
Cajun French is a mixture of French and the native tongue of the Indians living in Louisiana during the French and Indian war. After the Louisiana Purchase, people in that region still kept the language alive (and Cajun is spoken all over Louisiana). (I have heard that Cajun is such a mixture, that many native French speakers have trouble picking up what is spoken.) --shel
Cajun music features which culture of people?
french speaking people who came to Louisiana from Canada
