Propps

Propps Meaning & Origin

About Propps
The surname Propps is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "prop," meaning a support or prop. It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold props or supports, particularly in the context of the theater or construction. Over time, the surname Propps has evolved and may also have variations such as Prop, Propp, or Proppe.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Propps: 570
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,754
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRP
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P6012
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA1 P S
🌐 IPA
/prɑps/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Propps in Braille

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

The name Propps in braille

How to sign the name Propps using Sign Language

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

The name Propps in sign language

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