Proctor Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name 'Proctor' originates from the English word for a representative or agent.
Meaning of the Name Proctor
'Proctor' is an English surname derived from the occupation of 'proctor', which referred to a person who acted as an agent or representative. The name has its origins in the Middle English word 'procuratour'. Proctors were typically responsible for managing legal and financial matters for clients or institutions. Over time, 'Proctor' became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.
Popularity of the Name Proctor
The popularity for the name Proctor peaked in popularity in the year 1927 with 15 births, which ranked number 4,459 out of 9,268 unique names for that year. Proctor had the most male births in 1927 with 15, which ranked number 2,121 out of 4,802 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Proctor
Popularity of Proctor by State
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