Prussia

Prussia Meaning & Origin

About Prussia
The surname Prussia is derived from the historical region of Prussia, which was located in present-day Germany, Poland, Lithuania, and Russia. The name Prussia is believed to have originated from the Old Prussian word "prusis," meaning "meadow" or "forest." Over time, individuals who lived in or had ancestral connections to the region adopted the surname Prussia, signifying their association with the land and its history. Today, the surname Prussia serves as a reminder of the region's cultural and historical significance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prussia: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AH1 SH AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈprəʃə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prussia in Braille

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

The name Prussia in braille

How to sign the name Prussia using Sign Language

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

The name Prussia in sign language

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