Prevost

Prevost Meaning & Origin

About Prevost
The surname Prevost is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "prevost," meaning "provost" or "warden." The term "provost" originally referred to a person who held a position of authority or responsibility, such as a chief magistrate or a military officer. Over time, the surname Prevost came to be associated with individuals who held such positions or were descendants of those who did. Today, the surname Prevost is found primarily among French-speaking populations and their descendants around the world.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prevost: 4,228
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,831
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.43

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRFST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P601023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R EY1 V OW0 S T
🌐 IPA
/ˈpreΙͺvoʊst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRFST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prevost in Braille

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

The name Prevost in braille

How to sign the name Prevost using Sign Language

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

The name Prevost in sign language

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