About Proper
The surname Proper is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle English word "propre," meaning "proper" or "fitting," suggesting that the name was given to someone who was considered to be proper or well-behaved. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Probert, which is derived from the given name Robert, meaning "bright fame." The surname Proper could also be of Dutch or German origin, derived from the word "propper," meaning "stuffer" or "filler," suggesting that it may have been an occupational name for someone who stuffed or filled objects.
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The surname Proper is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Proper 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 Proper is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Proper in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Proper using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.