About Lapointe
The surname Lapointe is of French origin and is derived from the word "pointe," meaning "point" or "tip." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a prominent point or tip of land. It could also have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a surveyor or a person who lived near a boundary marker. Overall, the surname Lapointe signifies a geographical or occupational association with a point or tip.
The surname Lapointe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lapointe based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Lapointe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lapointe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.