Propp

Propp Meaning & Origin

About Propp
The surname Propp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "proppe," meaning "fat" or "plump." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was well-fed or had a robust physique. The name may have also been given to someone who had a prosperous or wealthy appearance. Over time, the surname Propp became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Propp: 988
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,115
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRP
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA1 P
🌐 IPA
/prɑp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Propp in Braille

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

The name Propp in braille

How to sign the name Propp using Sign Language

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

The name Propp in sign language

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