Poss

Poss Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Poss: 3,209
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10036
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.09

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 S
🌐 IPA
/pɔs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poss in Braille

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

The name Poss in braille

How to sign the name Poss using Sign Language

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.

The name Poss in sign language

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