About Posner
The surname Posner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Pförtner," meaning "gatekeeper" or "porter." It was originally given to individuals who held the position of gatekeeper or doorkeeper in medieval times. Over time, the name evolved into Posner, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily among Jewish communities.
The surname Posner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Posner 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 Posner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Posner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Posner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.