Prang

Prang Meaning & Origin

About Prang
The surname Prang is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "prange," meaning "to adorn" or "to decorate." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a decorator or an ornamental painter. Over time, the surname Prang may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was known for their stylish or flamboyant appearance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prang: 247
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77,522
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRNK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P6052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AE1 NG
🌐 IPA
/prang*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prang in Braille

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

The name Prang in braille

How to sign the name Prang using Sign Language

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

The name Prang in sign language

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