Precise

Precise Meaning & Origin

About Precise
The surname Precise is derived from the Old French word "precis," meaning "precise" or "exact." It is an occupational surname given to individuals who were known for their meticulousness or attention to detail. The name may have been originally bestowed upon someone who worked as a scribe, a clerk, or in a similar profession that required accuracy and precision in their tasks. Over time, the surname Precise has become a lasting reminder of an ancestor's precise nature or occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Precise: 199
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92,358
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRSS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P602020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R IH0 S AY1 S
🌐 IPA
/prɪˈsaɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRSS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Precise in Braille

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

The name Precise in braille

How to sign the name Precise using Sign Language

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

The name Precise in sign language

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