Poirrier

Poirrier Meaning & Origin

About Poirrier
The surname Poirrier is of French origin and is derived from the word "poirier," meaning "pear tree" in English. It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who lived near or worked with pear trees. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the cultivation, harvesting, or selling of pears. Over time, the surname Poirrier has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Poirrier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Poirrier: 645
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,967
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poirrier based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0606
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OY1 R IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɔɪriˌeɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PR', 'PRR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poirrier in Braille

Here's how to represent Poirrier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Poirrier in braille

How to sign the name Poirrier using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Poirrier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Poirrier in sign language

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