Prox

Prox Meaning & Origin

About Prox
The surname Prox is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "proch" or "broch," meaning "badger." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either hunted or lived near badgers. The name Prox may have been given to individuals who displayed characteristics associated with the animal, such as being tenacious or resourceful. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and descendants of those individuals continue to bear the surname Prox today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prox: 265
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,215
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRKS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA1 K S
🌐 IPA
/prox*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prox in Braille

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

The name Prox in braille

How to sign the name Prox using Sign Language

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

The name Prox in sign language

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