Prosper

Prosper Meaning & Origin

About Prosper
The surname Prosper is of French origin and is derived from the Latin word "prosper," meaning "fortunate" or "successful." It is a surname that was likely given to individuals who were believed to bring good luck or who had achieved prosperity in their lives. The name Prosper signifies a positive and prosperous nature, reflecting the characteristics of those who bear the surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prosper: 1,352
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19878
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.46

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRSPR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P602106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA1 S P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈprɑspər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRSPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P621

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prosper in Braille

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

The name Prosper in braille

How to sign the name Prosper using Sign Language

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

The name Prosper in sign language

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