Poser

Poser Meaning & Origin

About Poser
The surname Poser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "posen," meaning "to strut" or "to pose." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a person who posed or strutted, possibly referring to someone who was an actor or performer. Over time, the surname Poser may have also been used to describe someone who was showy or ostentatious in their behavior or appearance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Poser: 448
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW1 Z ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpoʊzər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poser in Braille

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

The name Poser in braille

How to sign the name Poser using Sign Language

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

The name Poser in sign language

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