About Prater
The surname Prater is of English and German origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "prater," meaning a talkative or chattering person. The name was likely given as a nickname to someone who was known for being talkative or gossipy. It may also have been used to describe someone who worked as a town crier or a public speaker. Over time, the surname Prater became hereditary and passed down through generations.
The surname Prater is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Prater 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 Prater is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Prater in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Prater using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.