About Poteat
The surname Poteat is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "potian," meaning "to push" or "to thrust." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was forceful or assertive in nature. Over time, the name evolved into Poteat, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in the United States.
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The surname Poteat is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poteat 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 Poteat is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Poteat in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Poteat using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.