About Posten
The surname Posten is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "posten," meaning "to guard" or "to watch." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked as a guard or watchman. The name may have been given to individuals who were responsible for protecting a specific area or property, such as a castle or a town. Over time, the surname Posten has evolved and spread to different regions, including other German-speaking countries and beyond.
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The surname Posten is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Posten 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 Posten is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Posten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Posten using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.