Poynter is an English occupational surname for the maker of cord that fastened doublet with hose (clothing). The name derives from the Middle English "poynte" and originally from the Latin "puncta", meaning to pierce. Poynter may also be an Anglicised variant of the

Huguenot The Huguenots ( , also , ) were a religious group of French Protestants who held to the Reformed, or Calvinist, tradition of Protestantism. The term, which may be derived from the name of a Swiss political leader, the Genevan burgomaster Bez ...

name 'Pointier'.

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* Andrew Poynter (born 1987), English-born Irish cricketer *

Beulah Poynter Beulah Poynter (June 6, 1883 – August 13, 1960) was an American writer, playwright and actress. Though her career touched on Broadway theatre, Broadway and Hollywood films, Hollywood, Poynter was better known for her starring roles with stock a ...

(1883–1960), American actress and author * Dougie Poynter (born 1987), English musician *

Edward Poynter Sir Edward John Poynter, 1st Baronet (20 March 183626 July 1919) was an English painter, designer, and draughtsman, who served as President of the Royal Academy. Life Poynter was the son of architect Ambrose Poynter. He was born in Paris, ...

(1836–1919), British painter * Jane Poynter, American author, businesswoman, and environmentalist *

James I. Poynter James Irsley Poynter (December 1, 1916 – November 4, 1950) was a United States Marine Corps sergeant who served in World War II and the Korean War where he was killed in action. He was posthumously awarded the United States' highest militar ...

(1916–1950), United States Medal of Honor recipient * Nelson Poynter (1903–1978), American publisher * Rikki Poynter (born 1991), deaf American YouTuber and activist * Robert Poynter (born 1937), American sprinter *

Stuart Poynter Stuart William Poynter (born 18 October 1990 in Hammersmith, London) is an English-born Irish cricketer who has played for Durham County Cricket Club as a wicket-keeper. He made his One Day International debut against Scotland in September 2014 ...

(born 1990), English-born Irish cricketer * William Poynter (1762–1827, English Catholic bishop *

William A. Poynter William Amos Poynter (May 29, 1848 – April 5, 1909) was a Nebraska politician and the tenth Governor of Nebraska from 1899 to 1901, running under a fusion ticket between the Populist Party and the Democratic Party. He had previously also bee ...

(1848–1909), the 14th Governor of Nebraska, 1899–1901

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