Pranger

Pranger Meaning & Origin

About Pranger
The surname Pranger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pranger," meaning "pillory" or "stocks." It was an occupational surname given to someone who worked as an executioner or a jailer responsible for restraining and punishing criminals. The name Pranger signifies a connection to the historical role of law enforcement and punishment in German-speaking regions.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pranger: 934
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,189
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRNKR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P605206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R EY1 N JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpreΙͺnΚ€Ι™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRNKR', 'PRNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pranger in Braille

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

The name Pranger in braille

How to sign the name Pranger using Sign Language

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

The name Pranger in sign language

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