Proia

Proia Meaning & Origin

About Proia
The surname Proia is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "proietto," meaning "thrown forward" or "projected." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was quick or agile, or possibly for someone who had a forward or ambitious nature. The surname Proia is relatively rare and is primarily found in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Calabria and Sicily.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Proia: 604
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,970
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P600
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R OW1 Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈproʊjΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Proia in Braille

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

The name Proia in braille

How to sign the name Proia using Sign Language

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

The name Proia in sign language

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