Poyner

Poyner Meaning & Origin

About Poyner
The surname Poyner is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a maker or seller of pots or pans. It is derived from the Middle English word "poyner," which means "pan" or "pot." The name was given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of these items. Over time, the surname Poyner has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Poynter or Pointer.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter
Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe Logo

Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe

Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.

Save 15%-60% this holiday season

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Poyner: 1,437
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,977
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.49

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OY1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɔɪnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poyner in Braille

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

The name Poyner in braille

How to sign the name Poyner using Sign Language

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

The name Poyner in sign language

Numerology