Previl

Previl Meaning & Origin

About Previl
The surname Previl is of Haitian origin and is derived from the French word "prévôt," meaning "provost" or "bailiff." It is a occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who held positions of authority or responsibility within their community. The name Previl signifies a person who was entrusted with the administration of justice or had a role in maintaining law and order.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Previl: 234
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,926
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRFL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R EH1 V AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/previl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Previl in Braille

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

The name Previl in braille

How to sign the name Previl using Sign Language

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

The name Previl in sign language

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