About Papillon
The surname Papillon is of French origin and is derived from the word "papillon," which means "butterfly" in French. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to a butterfly or had a light and graceful nature. The surname Papillon is relatively rare and is primarily found in France and French-speaking regions.
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The surname Papillon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Papillon 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 Papillon is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Papillon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Papillon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.