Poskey

Poskey Meaning & Origin

About Poskey
The surname Poskey is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "poskakac," meaning "to jump" or "to hop." It is likely that the surname was originally a nickname given to someone who had a lively or energetic nature, or perhaps someone who was known for their agility or quick movements. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Poskey: 261
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 S K IY0
🌐 IPA
/poskey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poskey in Braille

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

The name Poskey in braille

How to sign the name Poskey using Sign Language

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

The name Poskey in sign language

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