Gender: Male
Foster Powell was the first notable exponent of long-distance walking known as pedestrianism and has been called "the first English athlete of whom we have any record". Powell started the focus on walking/running for six days and is considered the “Father of the Six-Day Race.”
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 28, 2024
On the name Foster Powell, Foster means Of the Woods, Woods Man. Powell means Surname Related to Paul, Small, Son of Howell.
The name Foster Powell is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Foster is commonly found in South Africa, Ghana, United States of America, and 57 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Foster is recorded 2,772 times globally, ranking it as the 15,957th most common name worldwide.
Foster is most prevalent in South Africa, with 1,042 occurrences, making it the 1,906th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Foster is found among 1 in every 315 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #1,906 | 1 : 2,250 |
| Ghana | #284 | 1 : 315 |
| United States of America | #5,850 | 1 : 4,434 |
| Nigeria | #4,406 | 1 : 6,944 |
| United Kingdom | #7,626 | 1 : 7,510 |
| Italy | #14,535 | 1 : 18,193 |
| Peru | #10,109 | 1 : 23,865 |
| Hong Kong | #6,225 | 1 : 10,878 |
| Canada | #7,899 | 1 : 9,117 |
| Cameroon | #5,136 | 1 : 13,775 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Foster from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Foster Powell was the first notable exponent of long-distance walking known as pedestrianism and has been called "the first English athlete of whom we have any record". Powell started the focus on walking/running for six days and is considered the “Father of the Six-Day Race.”
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