Prouse

Prouse Meaning & Origin

About Prouse
The surname Prouse is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "prois" or "prudhomme," meaning "wise" or "prudent." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who was considered wise or prudent in their profession or dealings. The name Prouse may have been originally bestowed upon individuals who held positions of authority or were respected for their intelligence and judgment.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prouse: 617
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36286
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prouse in Braille

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

The name Prouse in braille

How to sign the name Prouse using Sign Language

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

The name Prouse in sign language

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