About Preble
The surname Preble is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "preost" meaning "priest" and the suffix "-le" indicating a place. Therefore, the surname Preble is believed to have originated as a locational surname referring to a place associated with a priest, such as a priest's residence or a church. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Preble.
The surname Preble is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Preble 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 Preble is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Preble in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Preble using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.