Poust

Poust Meaning & Origin

About Poust
The surname Poust is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pust," meaning "blow" or "puff." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a forceful or strong-willed personality. Over time, the surname Poust has evolved and may have variations in spelling across different regions.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Poust: 450
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,186
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AW1 S T
🌐 IPA
/paʊst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poust in Braille

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

The name Poust in braille

How to sign the name Poust using Sign Language

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

The name Poust in sign language

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