What is boudreaux meaning?

Boudreaux is a surname primarily used in the United States, particularly in the state of Louisiana. It is thought to have originated from the French name Boudreau, which means "worker of the forest". It is a common name among Cajuns and other descendants of French settlers in the region. The name Boudreaux is often associated with humor and folklore in Louisiana, particularly the character Boudreaux and his friend Thibodeaux in Cajun jokes.