Theriault

Theriault Meaning & Origin

About Theriault
The surname Theriault is of French origin and is derived from the word "terrier," meaning "burrow" or "hole." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived in or near a burrow or hole, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived in a place with such features. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved to Theriault, which is now a common surname in French-speaking regions, particularly in Canada.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Theriault: 5,855
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,894
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.98

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Theriault 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

📇 Metaphone
0RLT
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T06043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH EH2 R IY0 OW1
🌐 IPA
/ˌθɛriˈoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('0RLT', 'TRLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T643

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Theriault in Braille

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

The name Theriault in braille

How to sign the name Theriault using Sign Language

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

The name Theriault in sign language

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