Prachar

Prachar Meaning & Origin

About Prachar
The surname Prachar is of Czech origin and is derived from the Czech word "prach" meaning "dust" or "powder." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or dealt in dust or powder, possibly referring to a tradesperson involved in the production or sale of these substances. Over time, the surname Prachar became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prachar: 236
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,419
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Prachar 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 Prachar is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRKR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA1 CH ER0
🌐 IPA
/prachar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prachar in Braille

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

The name Prachar in braille

How to sign the name Prachar using Sign Language

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

The name Prachar in sign language

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