About Preyer
The surname Preyer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "preier," meaning "to pray" or "to make a prayer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a devout or pious person, or possibly for someone who had a profession related to prayer, such as a priest or a religious official. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for their frequent or fervent prayers.
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The surname Preyer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Preyer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Preyer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Preyer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.