Proske is a German and North American last name[1][2][3] which is either derived from the first name of Greek origin Ambrose or from a diminutive of any of several Slavic personal names with the first component Prosi- (from Proto-Slavic *prositi "to ask"), e.g. Prosimir or Prosislaw.[3] Notable people with the surname include:
- Andrea Proske (born 1986), Canadian rower and Olympic gold medalist
- Beatrice Gilman Proske (1899–2002), American art historian
- Jenn Proske (born 1987), Canadian American actress
- Karl Proske (1794–1861), German Catholic cleric
- Oliver Proske (born 1971), German stage designer
- Uwe Proske (born 1961), German fencer
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | German from West Slavic |
| Meaning | from the personal name Ambrose; from a Slavic personal name with the first element Prosi- |
| Region of origin | Germany, United States |
| Other names | |
| Cognate(s) | Prosch, Pross |
References edit
- ^ "Proske Surname Meaning & Statistics". forebears.io. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
Approximately 3,819 people bear this surname. Most prevalent in: Germany; Highest density in: Germany.
- ^ "Proske Family History". sancestry.com. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
German (of Slavic origin): from a pet form of Prosch 1.
- ^ a b "Prosch Family History". sancestry.com. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
from a derivative of the personal name Ambrose. in some instances from a pet form of a Slavic personal name with the first element Prosi-, for example Prosimir or Prosislaw.
This page lists people with the surname Proske.
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