Pridgen

Pridgen Meaning & Origin

About Pridgen
The surname Pridgen is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pricge," meaning "a prick or point." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a sharp or pointed feature, such as a pointed nose or chin. 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 Pridgen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Pridgen: 5,591
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6127
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.9

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pridgen 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

📇 Metaphone
PRJN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P603205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R IH1 JH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈprɪʤən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRJN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pridgen in Braille

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

The name Pridgen in braille

How to sign the name Pridgen using Sign Language

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

The name Pridgen in sign language

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