Provitt

Provitt Meaning & Origin

About Provitt
The surname Provitt is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "pròbhaid," meaning "a test or trial." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was seen as a challenge or a difficult person. Over time, the name evolved into Provitt and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Provitt can be found primarily in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Provitt: 222
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,463
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRFT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA1 V IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/provitt*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P613

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Provitt in Braille

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

The name Provitt in braille

How to sign the name Provitt using Sign Language

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

The name Provitt in sign language

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