About Ponthieux
The surname Ponthieux is of French origin and is derived from the place name Ponthieu in northern France. Ponthieux is a combination of the Old French words "pont" meaning "bridge" and "hieu" meaning "high." Therefore, the surname Ponthieux can be interpreted to mean "high bridge" or "bridge over a high place." It likely originated as a locational surname for individuals who lived near or were associated with a prominent bridge in the region of Ponthieu.
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Here's how to represent Ponthieux in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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