Probus

Probus Meaning & Origin

About Probus
The surname Probus is of Latin origin and is derived from the Latin word "probus," meaning "upright" or "honest." It is a surname that was often given to individuals who were known for their integrity, moral character, and honesty. The name Probus may have been bestowed upon someone as a nickname or as an honorary title, highlighting their virtuous qualities. Today, the surname Probus is relatively rare and can be found in various parts of the world.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Probus: 657
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34465
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRPS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P60102
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R OW1 B IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈproʊbΙͺs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Probus in Braille

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

The name Probus in braille

How to sign the name Probus using Sign Language

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

The name Probus in sign language

Numerology