Prelow

Prelow Meaning & Origin

About Prelow
The surname Prelow is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "prelât," meaning "prelate" or "clergyman." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who held a position of authority within the church, such as a bishop or an abbot. Over time, the surname Prelow may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with the clergy or had a connection to the church.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prelow: 207
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P6040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R IY1 L OW0
🌐 IPA
/prelow*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRL', 'PRLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prelow in Braille

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

The name Prelow in braille

How to sign the name Prelow using Sign Language

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

The name Prelow in sign language

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