Poynter Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Poynter Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Poynter family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 14
Agricultural Labourer 11
Female Servant 7
Farmer 5
Shoe Maker 4
Flax Spinner 3
Butcher App 3
Coach Maker 3
Solicitor 3
Brick Layer 2
Male Servant 2
Draper 2
Labourer 2
Boys In The Asylum 2
Butcher 2
Clerk 2
Servant 2
Lace Maker 2
Gardener Joiner 2
Brick Maker 1
Brush Maker Journeyman 1
Dress Maker 1
Button Maker 1
Grocer 1
Private Drayman 3 Guards 1

Poynter Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Pointer 86% 9,579
2 Paynter 86% 6,328
3 Poynter 100% 4,930

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The surname Poynter is the 3rd most popular variant of Pointer.

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