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Because a lot of plural words in French end in x instead of s. For example, "gateau" means "cake", and "gateaux" means "cakes". So those last names ending in x are a plural word.

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The use of the letter X at the end of Cajun last names can be traced back to French influences in Louisiana. Many Cajun last names are derived from French surnames that end in -eau, which, when pronounced in a Cajun accent, can sound like -eaux or -eaux. Over time, these last names have evolved to be spelled with an X to reflect their unique Cajun pronunciation and cultural identity.

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