About Pierpont
The surname Pierpont is of English origin and is derived from the Old French words "pier" meaning "stone" and "pont" meaning "bridge." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or was associated with a stone bridge. The name may have been given to someone who resided near a notable bridge or worked as a bridge builder or keeper. Over time, the surname Pierpont has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
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The surname Pierpont is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pierpont 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 Pierpont is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pierpont in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pierpont using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.