About Poynter
The surname Poynter is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pointour," meaning a maker of points or laces. It was an occupational name given to someone who made or sold points, which were metal tips or aglets used to fasten clothing in the Middle Ages. The name Poynter signifies a person involved in the trade of making or selling these points, and it has been passed down through generations as a hereditary surname.
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