Pratley

Pratley Meaning & Origin

About Pratley
The surname Pratley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "prætt" which means "trick" or "prank." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for playing tricks or practical jokes. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Pratley can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pratley: 199
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92,358
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pratley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AE1 T L IY0
🌐 IPA
/pratley*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pratley in Braille

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

The name Pratley in braille

How to sign the name Pratley using Sign Language

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

The name Pratley in sign language

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