About Lapoint
The surname Lapoint is of French origin and is derived from the French word "la pointe," meaning "the point." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near a prominent point or headland. The name Lapoint may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was sharp or pointed in their physical appearance or personality traits.
The surname Lapoint is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lapoint based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Lapoint is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lapoint in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lapoint using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.