Prejean

Prejean Meaning & Origin

About Prejean
The surname Prejean is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "prest," meaning "ready" or "quick." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was prompt or efficient. Over time, the name evolved to Prejean and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Prejean can be found primarily in France and French-speaking regions.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prejean: 3,294
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9830
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.12

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRJN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P60205
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R IY2 JH IY1 N
🌐 IPA
/ˌpriˈʀin/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRJN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prejean in Braille

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

The name Prejean in braille

How to sign the name Prejean using Sign Language

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

The name Prejean in sign language

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