Hayatou is a Cameroonian surname. The most prominent individual bearing the name is Issa Hayatou (born 1 August 1946), a sports executive who served as President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) from 1988 to 2017 and acted as interim President of FIFA between 29 October 2015 and 26 February 2016 following the suspension of Sepp Blatter. During his tenure at CAF, Hayatou oversaw the expansion of African football competitions and participated in the governance of international football. He has also held positions on various FIFA committees, including the FIFA Council, and has been involved in initiatives aimed at developing football infrastructure and youth programs across the African continent.
The surname “Hayatou” is of Cameroonian origin, though detailed etymological analysis is limited in publicly available sources. No additional notable figures with the surname have achieved comparable international recognition.