Prass

Prass Meaning & Origin

About Prass
The surname Prass is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "praz," meaning "precious" or "valuable." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered precious or valuable in some way, or it could have been a name given to someone who worked with precious materials or objects. Over time, the surname Prass has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prass: 209
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,685
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AE1 S
🌐 IPA
/prass*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prass in Braille

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

The name Prass in braille

How to sign the name Prass using Sign Language

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

The name Prass in sign language

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