Prowant

Prowant Meaning & Origin

About Prowant
The surname Prowant is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pruowen" meaning "to prove" or "to test." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a tester or inspector of goods. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for their discerning or critical nature. Overall, the surname Prowant signifies a person involved in the process of testing or proving something.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prowant: 422
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,723
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Prowant based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
P
πŸ”Š Soundex
P6053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AW1 AH0 N T
🌐 IPA
/praΚŠΙ™nt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prowant in Braille

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

The name Prowant in braille

How to sign the name Prowant using Sign Language

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

The name Prowant in sign language

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