About Poss
The surname Poss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "posse," meaning "purse" or "bag." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold purses or bags. Over time, the surname Poss may have also been used as a nickname for someone who carried a distinctive bag or purse.
The surname Poss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poss 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 Poss is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Poss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Poss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.