Prows

Prows Meaning & Origin

About Prows
The surname Prows is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "prōw" which means "brave" or "valiant." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who displayed courageous or fearless qualities. The name may have been bestowed upon an individual as a nickname or as a way to distinguish them from others in the community. Over time, the surname Prows has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prows: 617
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,286
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AW1 Z
🌐 IPA
/praʊz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prows in Braille

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

The name Prows in braille

How to sign the name Prows using Sign Language

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

The name Prows in sign language

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