Prough

Prough Meaning & Origin

About Prough
The surname Prough is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the Old English word "pruh," meaning "thorny bush." It is a topographic surname, typically given to someone who lived near or worked with thorny bushes. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Prough.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prough: 1,225
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,371
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P6020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AW1
🌐 IPA
/praʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prough in Braille

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

The name Prough in braille

How to sign the name Prough using Sign Language

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

The name Prough in sign language

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