Haitian last names have a long and rich history that is deeply rooted in the country's French colonial past. Haiti was a French colony from 1659 to 1804, and during that time, many of the colonists who came over from France brought with them their surnames. These names became some of the most common Haitian last names, such as Dupuy, Dufresne, and Lemoine.
Other Haitian last names have African origins. After Haiti gained its independence from France in 1804, many freed slaves took on the last names of their former masters. This is how many Haitian last names, such as Duvalier and Aristide, have French origins.
Still other Haitian last names come from the native Taino people who inhabited the island before the arrival of the Europeans. Some common Taino-derived Haitian last names include Garcia and Rodriguez.
Here is a list of Haitian last names for better understanding.