Prior

A surname originating as an occupation for someone employed by a prior.

Proper noun

  1. A surname originating as an occupation for someone employed by a prior.
  2. An unincorporated community in Douglas County, Missouri, United States.

Origin

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

Forms

Pryor

Derived

Priorian