About Praus
The surname Praus is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "prūs," meaning "wise" or "clever." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their intelligence or wisdom. Over time, the surname Praus may have been adopted by individuals or families who were respected for their intellectual abilities or held positions of authority in their communities.
The surname Praus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Praus 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 Praus is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Praus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Praus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.