Is the last name Cadet a Spanish surname?

Question

My Grandfather was from Cuba and my Dad has the same last name as his father but my Dad was born in Haiti.

Answer 1

Most Haitians are of African descent but their colonial background is French. Thus most inhabitants of that country have French language surnames.

Here's a bit on info on the surname, Cadet:

http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.c/qx/cadet-coat-arms.htm

Also you can look around rootsweb's WorldConnect.

http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/

Put Cadet in the surname box.... Looks like most of the people who pop up have French given names.

Bill

Answer 2

Cadet could be from any of the Romance languages -- French, Spanish or Latin. If your Grandfather is still living, ask him where his family was from originally. Or, if there are other senior members of the family still alive, check with as many aunts and uncles, great aunts and great uncles as you can.
Good luck!

Answer 3

Southern French term designating the youngest member of a family.

Answer 4

Sounds French, to me. Haiti was French .