Pioton History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe noble French surname Pioton, 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 Pioton familyThe surname Pioton was first found in the region of Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy, where the family held lands and estates. The surname Pioton was predominant in Normandy for centuries, before branching to other regions of France. Early History of the Pioton familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pioton research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Pioton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pioton Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Pions, Piot, Pionchon, Pionch, Piotel, Pioton and others. Early Notables of the Pioton familyMore information is included under the topic Early Pioton Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Pioton 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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