Poindexter - Last Names

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Poindexter

/ˈpɔɪndɛksər/

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Uncommon

Meaning

One who lived at or managed a deer park

Represents stewardship of land and natural resources, often associated with responsibility and oversight in rural estates.

Symbolism

Embodies connection to nature, heritage, and ancestral land management; also symbolizes uniqueness and intellectual distinction due to cultural associations.

Etymology: Derived from the Old French 'poinct de dextre' meaning 'point of the right (hand)', possibly referring to a geographical feature or a topographic landmark, later anglicized into a surname. Alternatively linked to 'pond' and 'dexter' (right), indicating someone who lived by a pond on the right side of a settlement.

Style & Origin

traditional

unique

english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Poindexter is a surname rooted in medieval occupational or locational naming prac

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