Pourciau

Pourciau Meaning & Origin

About Pourciau
The surname Pourciau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "porcel," meaning "porcelain" or "china." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or traded in porcelain or had a porcelain-like complexion. Over time, the surname Pourciau became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in the French-speaking regions of Louisiana, United States.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pourciau: 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 Pourciau 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P0620
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 R S IY0 OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙ”rsioʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRS', 'PRX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pourciau in Braille

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

The name Pourciau in braille

How to sign the name Pourciau using Sign Language

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

The name Pourciau in sign language

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