About Poe
The surname Poe is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Pagan" or "Pagen," which itself was a nickname for someone who was considered to be a pagan or non-Christian. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including "Poe." As a surname, Poe is most commonly associated with the famous American writer Edgar Allan Poe, whose works have had a significant impact on literature.
The surname Poe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poe 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 Poe is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Poe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Poe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.