Protain

Protain Meaning & Origin

About Protain
The surname Protain is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "proteine," meaning "protein." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the production or sale of protein-rich food items, such as meat or dairy products. Over time, the surname Protain may have also been adopted by individuals who were known for their strength or physical prowess, as protein is associated with muscle development and vitality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Protain: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R OW1 T EY2 N
🌐 IPA
/protain*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Protain in Braille

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

The name Protain in braille

How to sign the name Protain using Sign Language

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

The name Protain in sign language

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