Pryor

From Middle English Prior, Priur (surname), from Middle English prior, priour (“prior”). More at prior.

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈpɹaɪ.ə/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈpɹaɪ.ɚ/
• Rhymes: -aɪə(ɹ)
• Homophone: prior

Pryor (countable and uncountable, plural Pryors)

1. A surname originating as an occupation.
2. Short for Pryor Creek, Oklahoma, introduced by the U.S. Post Office.

• Pryor Creek

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Pryor is the 1263^rd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 27805 individuals. Pryor is most common among White (60.17%) and Black/African American (34.03%) individuals.