Poirot History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Belgium

Etymology of Poirot

What does the name Poirot mean?

The Poirot surname comes from a diminutive of the word "poire," which means "pear;" and as such, is thought to have been an occupational name for a grower or seller of pears.

Early Origins of the Poirot family

The surname Poirot was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in West Flanders, a province in Belgium, originally Bruges. Within this province the notable towns are Bruges, the capital city, Ostend, Courtrai, Furnes, Thielt, Ypres and Roulers. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Poirot family

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Poirot Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Poirot, Poiroe, Poirow, Poirrot and others.

Early Notables of the Poirot family

the Poirot family of Flanders

Poirot Ranking

France, the name Poirot is the 597^th most popular surname with an estimated 7,868 people with that name. 1

Poirot migration to the United States +

Poirot Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Allizon Poirot, who settled in San Francisco in 1851
Allizon Poirot, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1851 2
Alexandre Poirot, who arrived in New York, NY in 1853
Nicolaus Poirot, who settled in St. Clair Co., IL in 1860
Nicolaus Poirot, who arrived in St Clair County, III in 1860 2
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Sources +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)