Pointdexter

Pointdexter Meaning & Origin

About Pointdexter
The surname Pointdexter is of English origin and is derived from the Old French words "pointe" meaning "sharp" and "dextre" meaning "right hand." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who was skilled or adept with their right hand, particularly in the use of weapons or tools. Over time, the name evolved to become a hereditary surname and is now associated with individuals who are intelligent, clever, or skillful.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pointdexter: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135,593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pointdexter 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

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pointdexter in Braille

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

The name Pointdexter in braille

How to sign the name Pointdexter using Sign Language

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

The name Pointdexter in sign language

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