Pryke

Pryke Meaning & Origin

About Pryke
The surname Pryke is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pryke," meaning a pointed instrument or a spur. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used spurs. The name may also have been given to someone who had a sharp or pointed personality or appearance. Over time, the surname Pryke has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pryke: 101
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 159712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pryke 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
PRK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AY1 K
🌐 IPA
/pryke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pryke in Braille

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

The name Pryke in braille

How to sign the name Pryke using Sign Language

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

The name Pryke in sign language

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