Posy

Posy Meaning & Origin

About Posy
The surname Posy is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "posy" or "poesy," which refers to a short motto or inscription, often found on a ring or other piece of jewelry. It is believed that the surname Posy was originally given to someone who was associated with the making or selling of such items, or perhaps to someone who frequently used or quoted poetic phrases. Over time, the surname Posy has evolved and may also have been given as a nickname to someone who had a poetic or romantic nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Posy: 148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 117480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW1 Z IY0
🌐 IPA
/posy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Posy in Braille

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

The name Posy in braille

How to sign the name Posy using Sign Language

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

The name Posy in sign language

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