POAT
Poat
Poat is a British surname, with origins stemming from the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have derived from the Old French word pote, meaning a messenger or a postman. The surname Poat may have been used to denote someone who worked in a postal service or had connections to the transportation of mail.
The earliest known recordings of the surname Poat date back to the 16th century in the historical records of the United Kingdom. Over time, the name may have undergone variations in spelling, such as Pote or Potee, reflecting the variability in record-keeping practices of the time.
Individuals bearing the surname Poat have been found across various regions of the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, and Wales. The distribution of the surname suggests that the Poat family may have been spread out geographically and may have been involved in diverse occupations and professions.
Today, descendants of the Poat family can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world where migration and settlement have occurred. The surname Poat serves as a reminder of the historical ties to postal services and communication networks in Britain.
There are approximately 117 people named Poat in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Poat.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Charles
- Colin
- David
- Geoffrey
- John
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Reginald
- Roger
- Victor
Female
- Dorothy
- Janet
- Jean
- Karen
- Mary
- Pamela
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Theresa