About Proud
The surname Proud is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "proud," which means "excellent" or "noble." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered to be proud or arrogant, or it could have been a descriptive name for someone who displayed qualities of pride and dignity. The surname Proud may also have been given to individuals who were proud of their accomplishments or had achieved a high social status.
The surname Proud is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Proud 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 Proud is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Proud in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Proud using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.