About Pappillion
The surname Pappillion is of French origin and is derived from the word "papillon," meaning "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 name may also have been given to someone who was associated with the butterfly in some way, such as a butterfly catcher or a seller of butterflies. Overall, the surname Pappillion is associated with beauty, grace, and the delicate nature of a butterfly.
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The surname Pappillion is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pappillion 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 Pappillion in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pappillion using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.