Poad
Poad Meaning & Origin
About Poad
The surname Poad is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "podd," meaning a peapod or a seedpod. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who resembled a peapod in some way, such as having a slender or elongated shape. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place associated with peapods or a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of peas. Overall, the surname Poad likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name related to peapods.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Poad is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Poad: 114
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 145220
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.04
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poad based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Poad in Braille
Here's how to represent Poad in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Poad using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Poad using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
