Proske
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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
LanguageGerman from West Slavic
Meaningfrom the personal name Ambrose;
from a Slavic personal name with the first element Prosi-
from a Slavic personal name with the first element Prosi-
Region of originGermany, United States
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language | 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 | |
| Cognates | Prosch, Pross |
