Poskus

Poskus Meaning & Origin

About Poskus
The surname Poskus is of Lithuanian origin and is derived from the Lithuanian word "poskis," meaning "a try" or "an attempt." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone known for their determination or willingness to take risks. The name Poskus suggests a family history rooted in individuals who were known for their adventurous and ambitious nature, often willing to undertake new challenges and endeavors.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Poskus: 157
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111988
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSKS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW1 S K AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/poskus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poskus in Braille

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

The name Poskus in braille

How to sign the name Poskus using Sign Language

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

The name Poskus in sign language

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