Proby

Proby Meaning & Origin

About Proby
The surname Proby is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "prover" or "proverbe," meaning "to prove" or "to test." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their ability to prove or demonstrate something. Over time, the surname Proby became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname are likely to have ancestors who were known for their skill in proving or testing.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Proby: 542
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,371
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRP
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P6010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R OW1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/proby*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Proby in Braille

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

The name Proby in braille

How to sign the name Proby using Sign Language

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

The name Proby in sign language

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