Prioleau

Prioleau Meaning & Origin

About Prioleau
The surname Prioleau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "priol," meaning "prior" or "superior." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who held the position of prior or superior in a religious order or monastery. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Prioleau. Today, individuals with the surname Prioleau can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the state of South Carolina, where French Huguenots settled in the 17th century.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prioleau: 1,659
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,104
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.56

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P6040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R IY0 OW1 L OW0
🌐 IPA
/priˈoʊloʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prioleau in Braille

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

The name Prioleau in braille

How to sign the name Prioleau using Sign Language

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

The name Prioleau in sign language

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