Preacher

Preacher Meaning & Origin

About Preacher
The surname Preacher is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "prechour," which means "preacher." It was originally given to individuals who held the occupation of a preacher or someone who delivered sermons or religious teachings. The surname Preacher signifies a familial connection to this occupation and may have been passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Preacher: 379
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54418
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRXR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P60206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R IY1 CH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpriΚ§Ι™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRXR', 'PRKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Preacher in Braille

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

The name Preacher in braille

How to sign the name Preacher using Sign Language

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

The name Preacher in sign language

Numerology