Pouncey

Pouncey Meaning & Origin

About Pouncey
The surname Pouncey is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "poins," meaning "point" or "sharp." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was sharp-witted or quick in their movements. The name may have also been used to describe someone who had a pointed or sharp physical feature. Over time, the spelling of the surname evolved to Pouncey. Today, individuals with the surname Pouncey can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pouncey: 1,285
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20617
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.44

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pouncey 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

📇 Metaphone
PNS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AW1 N S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpaʊnsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pouncey in Braille

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

The name Pouncey in braille

How to sign the name Pouncey using Sign Language

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

The name Pouncey in sign language

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