Prosser

Prosser Meaning & Origin

About Prosser
The surname Prosser is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "proceur" or "procurator," meaning an attorney or advocate. It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a legal representative or lawyer. Over time, the name Prosser became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, indicating a family's association with the legal profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prosser: 8,244
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4312
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.79

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Prosser based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRSR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AO1 S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈprɔsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prosser in Braille

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

The name Prosser in braille

How to sign the name Prosser using Sign Language

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

The name Prosser in sign language

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