Prendergast

Prendergast Meaning & Origin

About Prendergast
The surname Prendergast is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Prionndargáin," meaning "descendant of Prionndargán." The name itself is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "prionndarg," which translates to "reddish-brown." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone with reddish-brown hair or complexion. Over time, the name Prendergast became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prendergast: 5,800
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,936
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.97

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Prendergast based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRNTRKST
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P6053062023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R EH1 N D ER0 G AE2 S T
🌐 IPA
/ˈprɛndərˌgæst/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRNTRKST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prendergast in Braille

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

The name Prendergast in braille

How to sign the name Prendergast using Sign Language

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

The name Prendergast in sign language

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