Prentiss

Prentiss Meaning & Origin

About Prentiss
The surname Prentiss is of English origin and is derived from the medieval occupational name "prentice" or "apprentice." It was originally used to denote someone who was an apprentice or a learner, particularly in a trade or craft. The name signifies someone who was in the early stages of learning a specific skill or profession, often under the guidance of a master. Over time, the surname Prentiss has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, no longer directly linked to the occupation of an apprentice.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prentiss: 2,347
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13081
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.8

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Prentiss 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
PRNTS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P605302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R EH1 N T IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈprɛntɪs/
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('PRNTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P653

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