Pionch History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe noble French surname Pionch, is of nickname origin, as it is derived from some personal or physical characteristic of the initial bearer. In this case, the name is usually derived from "pion" indicating "a pedestrian, that is, one who walks on foot." Early Origins of the Pionch familyThe surname Pionch was first found in the region of Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy, where the family held lands and estates. The surname Pionch was predominant in Normandy for centuries, before branching to other regions of France. Early History of the Pionch familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pionch research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Pionch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pionch Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Pions, Piot, Pionchon, Pionch, Piotel, Pioton and others. Early Notables of the Pionch familyMore information is included under the topic Early Pionch Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Pionch familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henry Piot, who arrived in Quebec between the years 1653-1671; Nicolas Pion who arrived with his wife, Jeanne Amiot Pion, in Quebec in 1665; Antoine Piot, who arrived in America in 1854.
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