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LaFayette Lane

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Personal Details

Given Name
LaFayette
Surname
Lane

The Name LaFayette

Origin
French
Meaning
The beech tree, from the French 'la fayette.'
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The Lane Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Derived from someone who lived on or near a lane, a narrow country road.
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Source

Library of Congress

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