Prohl

Prohl Meaning & Origin

About Prohl
The surname Prohl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "prollen," meaning "to roll" or "to tumble." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a roller or tumbler, possibly in the textile industry. Over time, the surname Prohl has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prohl: 145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 119,508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R OW1 L
🌐 IPA
/prohl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prohl in Braille

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

The name Prohl in braille

How to sign the name Prohl using Sign Language

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

The name Prohl in sign language

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