Pyant

Pyant Meaning & Origin

About Pyant
The surname Pyant is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "pient," meaning "pious" or "devout." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was known for their religious devotion or piety. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved to Pyant. Individuals with the surname Pyant may have ancestors who were recognized for their religious fervor or were associated with religious activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pyant: 144
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,187
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNT
🗽 NYSIIS
P
🔊 Soundex
P053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P Y AA1 N T
🌐 IPA
/pyant*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pyant in Braille

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

The name Pyant in braille

How to sign the name Pyant using Sign Language

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

The name Pyant in sign language

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