Prosser

Prosser is both a surname of English origin and a place name used in several English-speaking countries. The surname Prosser appears in historical records dating back to the medieval period and is found among populations across the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and elsewhere. It is carried by many individuals in politics, science, the arts, sports, and other fields, though no single figure defines the name. As a geographic name, Prosser is most prominently associated with Prosser, Washington, a city in Benton County in the Yakima Valley known for agriculture and wine production. The name also designates other localities and features in North America, reflecting the common practice of adopting surnames as place names. In addition, Prosser appears in corporate, institutional, and fictional contexts as a surname or toponym. The meaning of the name is tied to its use as a personal name and a place name rather than to a singular or universal definition.