Postman

Postman Meaning & Origin

About Postman
The surname Postman is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "post," meaning a courier or messenger. It was originally given to individuals who worked as postmen or mail carriers, delivering letters and packages. The name signifies a person's ancestral connection to this occupation and their role in the transportation and delivery of mail.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Postman: 172
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 104156
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Postman 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 Postman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PSTMN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P023505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW1 S T M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈpoʊstmΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PSTMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Postman in Braille

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

The name Postman in braille

How to sign the name Postman using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Postman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Postman in sign language

Numerology