Prock

Prock Meaning & Origin

About Prock
The surname Prock is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brock" or "brok," meaning "badger." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either resembled a badger in appearance or had characteristics associated with the animal, such as being tenacious or resourceful. Over time, the surname Prock has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prock: 1,848
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,771
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.63

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/prɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prock in Braille

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

The name Prock in braille

How to sign the name Prock using Sign Language

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

The name Prock in sign language

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