Prober

Prober Meaning & Origin

About Prober
The surname Prober is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "probieren," meaning "to try" or "to test." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a tester or examiner, particularly in the context of food or drink. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for their curious or inquisitive nature. Overall, the surname Prober signifies someone involved in testing or trying things, either professionally or personally.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prober: 150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R OW1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/prober*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prober in Braille

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

The name Prober in braille

How to sign the name Prober using Sign Language

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

The name Prober in sign language

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