Pointer

Pointer Meaning & Origin

About Pointer
The surname Pointer is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pointour," meaning a maker or seller of points. Points were sharp-tipped tools used for various purposes, such as sewing or marking. The surname Pointer likely originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold these pointed tools. Over time, it could have also been adopted as a nickname for someone who had a sharp or pointed physical feature or a person who was precise or direct in their actions or speech.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pointer: 7,453
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,752
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.53

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
PNTR
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
PA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
P05306
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
P OY1 N T ER0
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆpษ”ษชntษ™r/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('PNTR', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pointer in Braille

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

The name Pointer in braille

How to sign the name Pointer using Sign Language

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

The name Pointer in sign language

Numerology