Poston

Etymology
Two main origins:
 * Topographic surname for someone who lived near a poster or back gate, from.
 * Habitational surname from a minor place in Shropshire, from the personal name  +.

Statistics

 * According to the 2010 United States Census, Poston is the 3434th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 10396 individuals. Poston is most common among White (84.22%) and Black/African American (11.25%) individuals.