Dufays

Dufays is a surname of French and Belgian origin. It is a variant spelling related to Dufay, and is found primarily in French-speaking regions of Belgium and northern France.

Etymology and variants: The name likely derives from a toponymic or patronymic source, with Dufay and Du Fay being closely related forms. The addition of -s in Dufays reflects regional spelling practices or pluralization in family names that arose in later centuries.

Distribution: In contemporary records, Dufays is relatively uncommon and concentrates in Wallonia and neighboring areas, with smaller populations in the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and among émigré communities in North America.

Notable bearers: There are no widely recognized individuals with the surname Dufays who have comprehensive encyclopedic biographies. The name may be borne by people who are known locally or within particular professions.

See also: Dufay (surname); Guillaume Dufay, the 15th-century Franco-Flemish composer whose name is the closest historic form of the related surname.