Proch

Proch Meaning & Origin

About Proch
The surname Proch is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "proch," meaning "gunpowder" in Polish. It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the production or sale of gunpowder. The surname Proch may also have been a nickname for someone with explosive or fiery characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Proch: 431
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRX
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/prɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRX', 'PRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Proch in Braille

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

The name Proch in braille

How to sign the name Proch using Sign Language

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

The name Proch in sign language

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