Prin

Prin Meaning & Origin

About Prin
The surname Prin is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "prin" or "prinse," meaning "first" or "chief." It is likely to have originated as a nickname for someone who held a prominent or important position within a community or organization. The surname Prin may also have been used as a title of respect for someone of high social status or authority.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prin: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R IH1 N
🌐 IPA
/prin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prin in Braille

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

The name Prin in braille

How to sign the name Prin using Sign Language

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

The name Prin in sign language

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