Priddy

Priddy Meaning & Origin

About Priddy
The surname Priddy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "prydig," meaning "proud" or "haughty." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered proud or arrogant. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Priddy: 5,586
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,133
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.89

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P6030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R IH1 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈprɪdi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Priddy in Braille

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

The name Priddy in braille

How to sign the name Priddy using Sign Language

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

The name Priddy in sign language

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