Poynor

Poynor Meaning & Origin

About Poynor
The surname Poynor is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "poignard," meaning "dagger." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was skilled in handling a dagger or had a dagger-like appearance. The surname Poynor is relatively rare and is primarily found in the southern regions of England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Poynor: 965
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,572
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poynor 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
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 Poynor in Braille

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

The name Poynor in braille

How to sign the name Poynor using Sign Language

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

The name Poynor in sign language

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