Poovey

Poovey Meaning & Origin

About Poovey
The surname Poovey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pofa" or "pufe," meaning "puff" or "blow." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a round or puffed-up face. Over time, the name evolved into Poovey. Surnames like Poovey often originated as descriptive or occupational names, reflecting physical attributes or the individual's profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Poovey: 676
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,695
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poovey 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
PF
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P UW1 V IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpuvi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poovey in Braille

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

The name Poovey in braille

How to sign the name Poovey using Sign Language

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

The name Poovey in sign language

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