Poet
Poet Meaning & Origin
About Poet
The surname Poet is derived from the Middle English word "poet," which originated from the Latin word "poeta," meaning "poet" or "maker." As a surname, Poet likely originated as an occupational name for someone who was a poet or a maker of poetry. It may have been given to individuals who were known for their skill in composing or reciting poetry. The surname Poet signifies an ancestral connection to the literary and artistic world of poetry.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Poet is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Poet: 369
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 55,619
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.13
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poet 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 Poet in Braille
Here's how to represent Poet in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Poet using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Poet using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
