Propson

Propson Meaning & Origin

About Propson
The surname Propson is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Probst, meaning "provost" or "priest." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who held the position of provost or priest in a church or monastery. The name Propson signifies a familial connection to someone who held this religious role in medieval Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Propson: 317
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,068
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRPSN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P601205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA1 P S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/propson*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRPSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Propson in Braille

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

The name Propson in braille

How to sign the name Propson using Sign Language

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

The name Propson in sign language

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