Preyer

Preyer Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Preyer: 595
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,442
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P606
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R EY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/preΙͺΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Preyer in Braille

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

The name Preyer in braille

How to sign the name Preyer using Sign Language

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.

The name Preyer in sign language

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