Provow

Provow Meaning & Origin

About Provow
The surname Provow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "prōfian," meaning "to prove" or "to test." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in testing or proving goods or materials. Over time, the surname Provow may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was seen as reliable or trustworthy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Provow: 162
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,258
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRF
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P6010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R OW1 V OW0
🌐 IPA
/provow*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRF', 'PRFF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Provow in Braille

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

The name Provow in braille

How to sign the name Provow using Sign Language

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

The name Provow in sign language

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