Poindexter

Poindexter Meaning & Origin

About Poindexter
The surname Poindexter is of French origin and is derived from the Old French words "poing dextre," meaning "right fist." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was skilled or powerful with their right hand. Over time, it evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, Poindexter is a relatively rare surname and is mainly found in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Poindexter: 11,531
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,129
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.91

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poindexter 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 Poindexter is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNTKSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P05302306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OY1 N D EH2 K S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɔɪnˌdɛkstər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNTKSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poindexter in Braille

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

The name Poindexter in braille

How to sign the name Poindexter using Sign Language

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

The name Poindexter in sign language

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