About Prause
The surname Prause is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "prōs," meaning "proud" or "arrogant." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed proud or haughty behavior. Over time, individuals with this surname may have adopted it as a hereditary family name.
The surname Prause is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Prause based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Prause in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Prause using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.