Proshek

Proshek Meaning & Origin

About Proshek
The surname Proshek is of Czech origin and is derived from the Czech word "prošek," meaning "beggar" or "mendicant." It is likely that the surname was originally given to individuals who were beggars or relied on alms for their livelihood. Over time, the surname may have been adopted by others who were not beggars but shared a similar occupation or social status.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Proshek: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRXK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA1 SH IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/proshek*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRXK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Proshek in Braille

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

The name Proshek in braille

How to sign the name Proshek using Sign Language

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

The name Proshek in sign language

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