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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The surname Theriault is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Ranking information for the surname Theriault is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Theriault in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.