Proft

Proft Meaning & Origin

About Proft
The surname Proft is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "proft," meaning "profit" or "benefit." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was involved in business or trade, or perhaps someone who was seen as prosperous or advantageous in some way. The name may have been given to individuals who were successful in their endeavors or who were known for their ability to generate profit.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Proft: 272
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,678
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRFT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P6013
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AO1 F T
🌐 IPA
/proft*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P613

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Proft in Braille

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

The name Proft in braille

How to sign the name Proft using Sign Language

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

The name Proft in sign language

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