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.
The surname Pranger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Pranger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.