Poisson

Poisson Meaning & Origin

About Poisson
The surname Poisson is of French origin and derives from the French word "poisson," meaning "fish." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals involved in the fishing industry or those who lived near bodies of water where fishing was a prominent activity. The surname Poisson is relatively common in French-speaking regions and has spread to other parts of the world through migration and colonization.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Poisson: 1,822
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,947
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.62

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poisson 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 Poisson is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OY1 Z S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɔɪzsən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poisson in Braille

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

The name Poisson in braille

How to sign the name Poisson using Sign Language

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

The name Poisson in sign language

Numerology