TheNameDBPierpont
TopographicMeaning
A surname derived from a place name combining 'pier' or 'pear' with 'pont' (bridge).
Etymology
From Old French 'pierre' (stone) or 'poire' (pear), combined with 'pont' (bridge), suggesting a stone bridge or pear tree near a bridge. The name likely originated from a specific location in England or Normandy.
About the Pierpont Surname
Pierpont is an English topographic surname derived from a place name indicating a bridge, likely made of stone or near a pear tree. The surname became prominent through notable figures in American finance and business.
Distribution
Found in England and North America, with notable presence in the United States.
Notable Bearers
J. Pierpont Morgan (American financier and banker), Henry Evelyn Pierrepont (American businessman)