Prude

Prude Meaning & Origin

About Prude
The surname Prude is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "prude," meaning "a modest or virtuous person." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was considered to be particularly chaste or morally upright. Over time, the name Prude became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Prude may have ancestors who were known for their modesty or virtue.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prude: 1,379
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,567
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P6030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R UW1 D
🌐 IPA
/prud/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prude in Braille

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

The name Prude in braille

How to sign the name Prude using Sign Language

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

The name Prude in sign language

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