Poquiz

Poquiz Meaning & Origin

About Poquiz
The surname Poquiz is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "po" which is used as a sign of respect, and "quiz" which means "to ask" or "to question." Therefore, the surname Poquiz can be interpreted to mean "one who is respectfully asked" or "one who is respectfully questioned." It may have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their respectful and inquisitive nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Poquiz: 227
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,908
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poquiz 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
PKS
🗽 NYSIIS
PAGA
🔊 Soundex
P0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 K W IH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/poquiz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poquiz in Braille

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

The name Poquiz in braille

How to sign the name Poquiz using Sign Language

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

The name Poquiz in sign language

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