About Poissant
The surname Poissant is of French origin and is derived from the word "poisson," meaning "fish" in English. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the fishing industry or someone who lived near a fish market or a body of water. The surname Poissant is relatively common in French-speaking regions and is often associated with individuals who have a connection to fishing or aquatic activities.
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The surname Poissant is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poissant 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 Poissant in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Poissant using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.