About Powless
The surname Powless is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "poulain," meaning "colt" or "young horse." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with horses or had a horse-like appearance or behavior. Over time, the surname Powless may have been anglicized from its original form, resulting in variations such as Powles or Powells.
The surname Powless is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Powless based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Powless in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Powless using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.