Poliquin

Poliquin Meaning & Origin

About Poliquin
The surname Poliquin is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "poli," meaning "polished" or "refined," and the diminutive suffix "-quin." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was well-groomed or elegant in appearance. Over time, the surname Poliquin became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in French-speaking regions.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Poliquin: 565
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,004
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PLKN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PAGA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P040205
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW0 L IY0 K W IY1 N
🌐 IPA
/poʊlikˈwin/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PLKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poliquin in Braille

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

The name Poliquin in braille

How to sign the name Poliquin using Sign Language

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

The name Poliquin in sign language

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