Prudhomme

Prudhomme Meaning & Origin

About Prudhomme
The surname Prudhomme is of French origin and is derived from the Old French words "prud'homme," meaning "wise man" or "prudent man." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was considered wise, sensible, or prudent in their actions and decisions. Over time, the surname Prudhomme became hereditary and was passed down through generations, often indicating a family's reputation for wisdom or prudence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prudhomme: 2,925
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10891
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.99

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Prudhomme based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTM
🗽 NYSIIS
PANA
🔊 Soundex
P603050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AH1 D HH AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈprədhəm/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prudhomme in Braille

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

The name Prudhomme in braille

How to sign the name Prudhomme using Sign Language

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

The name Prudhomme in sign language

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