Prell

Prell Meaning & Origin

About Prell
The surname Prell is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "prelle," meaning "to bounce" or "to spring." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a lively or energetic personality. The name may have also been given to someone who was a skilled jumper or dancer. Over time, the surname Prell has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prell: 927
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,339
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/prɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prell in Braille

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

The name Prell in braille

How to sign the name Prell using Sign Language

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

The name Prell in sign language

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