Potthast

Potthast Meaning & Origin

About Potthast
The surname Potthast is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "potte" meaning "pot" and "hast" meaning "branch" or "twig." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold pots or was involved in the pottery trade. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a potter's workshop or had some association with pottery.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Potthast: 544
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,261
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Potthast based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
P0ST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P03023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 TH AH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙ‘ΞΈΙ™st/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('P0ST', 'PTST')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P323

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Potthast in Braille

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

The name Potthast in braille

How to sign the name Potthast using Sign Language

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

The name Potthast in sign language

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