About Poist
The surname Poist is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "poist," meaning "to blow" or "to puff." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a bellows maker or a blacksmith, as both professions involved blowing air into a fire. Over time, the surname Poist may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a lively or spirited personality.
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The surname Poist is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poist based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Poist in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Poist using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.