Pretorius
Pretorius Meaning & Origin
About Pretorius
The surname Pretorius is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "Pretor," meaning "magistrate" or "judge" in Latin. It is an occupational surname that was originally used to denote someone who held the position of a magistrate or judge in ancient Rome. Over time, the surname Pretorius became associated with individuals who held similar positions of authority or were involved in legal matters. Today, it is a common surname in South Africa, particularly among Afrikaans-speaking individuals, as it was brought to the country by Dutch settlers during the colonial period.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Pretorius is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Pretorius: 410
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 50851
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.14
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pretorius 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Pretorius in Braille
Here's how to represent Pretorius in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Pretorius using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Pretorius using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
