About Poythress
The surname Poythress is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "poitron," meaning "a young chicken." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who resembled a young chicken or had chicken-like characteristics. Over time, the name evolved to Poythress and became a hereditary surname.
The surname Poythress is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poythress 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 Poythress is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Poythress in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Poythress using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.