Preus

Preus Meaning & Origin

About Preus
The surname Preus is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "preus," meaning "proud" or "arrogant." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed these characteristics. Over time, the surname Preus has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Preus: 239
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,598
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R UW1 S
🌐 IPA
/preus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Preus in Braille

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

The name Preus in braille

How to sign the name Preus using Sign Language

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

The name Preus in sign language

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