Poinsett
Poinsett Meaning & Origin
About Poinsett
The surname Poinsett is of French origin and is derived from the word "poinsette," which means "little pointed." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a pointed or sharp physical feature, such as a pointed nose or chin. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname and was passed down through generations. The Poinsett surname is most famously associated with Joel Roberts Poinsett, an American statesman and diplomat who introduced the poinsettia plant to the United States.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Poinsett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Poinsett: 451
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 47107
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.15
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poinsett 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 Poinsett in Braille
Here's how to represent Poinsett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Poinsett using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Poinsett using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
