Preble

Preble Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Preble: 2,117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,184
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.72

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRPL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60140
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R EH1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈprɛbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Preble in Braille

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

The name Preble in braille

How to sign the name Preble using Sign Language

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.

The name Preble in sign language

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