POSTON
Poston
Poston is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word "posc," meaning a pouch or bag. The name may have originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or sold pouches or bags. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for a person who carried a distinctive pouch or bag.
The Poston surname is predominantly found in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Devon, Somerset, and Sussex. It is relatively rare compared to other surnames of English origin.
Individuals bearing the surname Poston can be found in various historical records, dating back to the early medieval period. Over the centuries, the surname has likely evolved in spelling and pronunciation, leading to variations such as Pyston and Paston.
Today, individuals with the surname Poston can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, particularly in former British colonies such as the United States and Australia. The name continues to carry a sense of heritage and history for those who bear it.
There are approximately 466 people named Poston in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Poston.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Andrea
- Angela
- Ann
- Anna
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Susan