Poteat

Poteat Meaning & Origin

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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πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Poteat: 3,465
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,384
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.17

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PTT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P0303
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW0 T IY1 T
🌐 IPA
/poʊˈtit/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PTT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P330

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poteat in Braille

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

The name Poteat in braille

How to sign the name Poteat using Sign Language

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.

The name Poteat in sign language

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