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
Scholar 59
Agricultural Labourer 19
Dress Maker 5
Lace Maker 5
House Servant 5
Bonnet Sewer 4
Errand Boy 4
Farmers Son 4
Daughter 4
Carpenter 3
Gardener 3
Nurse 3
Farmers Daughter 3
Laundress 3
Agricultural Labourer Wife 2
Fund Holder 2
Groom 2
House Maid 2
Shoe Maker 2
Charwoman 2
Domestic Servant 2
Cook 2
Elastic Weaver 2
Labourer 2
House Keeper 2

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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