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.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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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: 13,081
  • 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

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
PRNTS
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
PA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
P605302
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
P R EH1 N T IH0 S
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆprษ›ntษชs/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRNTS', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prentiss in Braille

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

The name Prentiss in braille

How to sign the name Prentiss using Sign Language

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

The name Prentiss in sign language

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