Proctor

Proctor Meaning & Origin

About Proctor
The name "Proctor" is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "proketour," meaning "steward" or "agent." It was originally an occupational surname given to someone who acted as a representative or agent, often in a legal or administrative capacity. The name "Proctor" signifies a person who was responsible for managing affairs on behalf of others, typically in a position of trust and authority.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Proctor are male.

Proctor Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P602306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA1 K T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈprɑktər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Proctor in Braille

Here's how to represent Proctor in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Proctor in braille

How to Spell the Name Proctor in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Proctor using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Proctor in sign language

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