About Postma
The surname Postma is of Dutch origin and is derived from the occupational name "postma", meaning "postmaster" or "postman". It was originally given to individuals who worked in the postal service, managing or delivering mail. The name is a combination of the Dutch words "post" (meaning "mail" or "post") and "ma" (meaning "man" or "master"). Over time, the surname Postma has become a common and widespread name in the Netherlands and is also found in other parts of the world due to Dutch emigration.
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The surname Postma is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Postma 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 Postma is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Postma in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Postma using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.