Poskitt

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈpɒskɪt/  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsPosgate, Poskett, Poskitt, Posskiss, Postgate, Posthall, Postkiss, Postkitt

Meaning & History

A variant of Postgate, this surname originates from the place of Postgate in Yorkshire. It derives from Old English post "pillar, door-post" and gæt "gate". Notable bearers of this surname include British writer Kjartan Poskitt.
Added yesterday by Linguist56