Pruse

Pruse Meaning & Origin

About Pruse
The surname Pruse is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pruz," meaning "brave" or "bold." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed courageous or audacious qualities. Over time, the surname Pruse has likely been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pruse: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R UW1 Z
🌐 IPA
/pruse*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pruse in Braille

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

The name Pruse in braille

How to sign the name Pruse using Sign Language

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

The name Pruse in sign language

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