Pratts

Pratts Meaning & Origin

About Pratts
The surname Pratts is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Prat," which was a nickname for a cunning or crafty person. The name is derived from the Old English word "prætt," meaning "trick" or "cunning." Over time, the name Pratts evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Pratts may have ancestors who were known for their cleverness or resourcefulness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pratts: 963
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,620
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P6032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AE1 T S
🌐 IPA
/pratts*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pratts in Braille

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

The name Pratts in braille

How to sign the name Pratts using Sign Language

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

The name Pratts in sign language

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