About Poirier
The surname Poirier is of French origin and is derived from the word "poirier," meaning "pear tree" in English. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who either lived near or worked with pear trees. The name Poirier is relatively common in French-speaking regions and is often associated with individuals who have a connection to the cultivation or trade of pears.
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The surname Poirier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poirier 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 Poirier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Poirier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.