This is a list of notableAcadians, and people of Acadia origins.
Present-day Acadian communities (in yellow).
To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article showing they are Acadian or must have references showing they are Acadian and are notable.
Actors
Matthew Steven LeBlanc – actor, known for TV show Friends. Both of his father's parents are of Acadian ancestry. Descendant of Daniel Leblanc.
Placide Gaudet - historian, educator, genealogist and journalist. His research and papers play an important role in the preservation of the Acadian history.