Progar

Progar Meaning & Origin

About Progar
The surname Progar is of Slovenian origin and is derived from the word "progar," which means "charcoal burner" in Slovene. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were involved in the production of charcoal. The name may have been initially used to identify people who lived near charcoal kilns or those who worked in the charcoal industry. Over time, the surname Progar became hereditary and passed down through generations, serving as a reminder of the ancestral occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Progar: 248
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77,264
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRKR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R OW1 G AA2 R
🌐 IPA
/progar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Progar in Braille

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

The name Progar in braille

How to sign the name Progar using Sign Language

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

The name Progar in sign language

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