Propper

Propper Meaning & Origin

About Propper
The surname Propper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "propper," meaning "neat" or "tidy." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was well-dressed or had a neat appearance. The name may have been given to individuals who worked in occupations that required a certain level of tidiness or attention to detail. Over time, the surname Propper has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Propper: 345
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,735
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈprɑpər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Propper in Braille

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

The name Propper in braille

How to sign the name Propper using Sign Language

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

The name Propper in sign language

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