Poague

Poague Meaning & Origin

About Poague
The surname Poague is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "poc" meaning a "blow" or "knock." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for delivering powerful blows or strikes. Over time, the surname Poague became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Poague is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Poague: 287
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68,547
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poague based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Poague is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW1 G
🌐 IPA
/poague*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poague in Braille

Here's how to represent Poague in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Poague in braille

How to sign the name Poague using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Poague using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Poague in sign language

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