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