Ploog

Ploog Meaning & Origin

About Ploog
The surname Ploog is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ploch," meaning "plow." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a plowman or had some association with plowing. The name Ploog signifies a connection to agricultural or farming activities and is a testament to the importance of agriculture in German history and culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ploog is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ploog: 219
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,357
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ploog based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Ploog is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L UW1 G
🌐 IPA
/ploog*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ploog in Braille

Here's how to represent Ploog in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ploog in braille

How to sign the name Ploog using Sign Language

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

The name Ploog in sign language

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