About Pruit
The surname Pruit is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "prois" or "prud," meaning "wise" or "prudent." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who was considered wise or prudent in their profession or dealings. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved to Pruit or other variations.
The surname Pruit is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pruit 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 Pruit is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pruit in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pruit using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.