Poirier is a French surname, meaning
pear tree (cf.
poire). Notable people with the surname include:
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Anne and Patrick Poirier, French artists
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Dustin Poirier, Acadian-American mixed martial arts fighter
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Claude Poirier, French-Canadian television journalist
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Denise Poirier, American voice actress
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Denise Poirier-Rivard, French-Canadian politician from Quebec
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Dominique Poirier, French-Canadian journalist and diplomat
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Ghislain Poirier, French-Canadian DJ and record producer
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Gregory Poirier, American film and television writer, director, and producer
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Jean Poirier, Canadian politician from Ontario
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Jennifer Poirier, American politician from Maine
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Kim Poirier, French-Canadian actress, singer, film producer, and television host
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Luc Poirier, French-Canadian professional wrestler known as Rambo
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Lyne Poirier, French-Canadian judoka
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Manuel Poirier, French film director
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Mark Poirier, American novelist and screenwriter
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Narcisse Poirier, French-Canadian artist
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Normand Poirier, American writer of French-Canadian descent
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Pascal Poirier, French-Canadian author, lawyer, and politician from New Brunswick
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Paul Poirier, Canadian ice dancer
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Richard Poirier, American literary critic
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Robert Poirier, Canadian businessman
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Rose-May Poirier, French-Canadian politician from New Brunswick
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Vincent Poirier, French basketball player
See also
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Poitier
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Poirier's Diner, a historic restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
