About Proxmire
The surname Proxmire is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "prox," meaning "near" or "close," and the word "mire," meaning "marsh" or "swamp." Therefore, the surname Proxmire can be interpreted to mean "one who lives near or close to a marsh or swamp." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who resided in or near such a geographical feature.
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The surname Proxmire is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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