Surnames Starting with P

Derived from prival (resting place)

Prior or religious elder

Beloved or dear one

Son of Robert (ap Robert)

Provost

Honest or upright

Born while father was away

From the town of Proddatur in Kadapa

Chief, headman

Village chief or headman

From the place Proenca

Son of Prokhor

From the name Prokopios meaning progress

Brahma's written fate

Brahma's blessing

From the name Prontius meaning ready

Hastening or eager

Son of Rhosier (ap Rhosier)

Son of Protas

Protector

Son of Rhydderch (ap Rhydderch)

Son of the elder

First priest

Brave one

Sheep keeper

Provost or overseer

Wise man

Prudent or wise

Wise man

Derived from prudnik (pond keeper)

Plum tree

Plum tree

From Prussia or Prussian

Care or worry

Head of a priory

Newcomer or arrival

Derived from przybysz (newcomer/arrival)

Provost

Psalter or cantor

Little fisherman

Fisherman

Derived from ptak (bird)

Simple

Jade

Friend of the people

A Brahmin sub-clan from the central hills

From Pudukottai (new fort town)

Bridge