Pryor
Pryor is a surname of English origin, derived from the medieval office of a priory’s head. The form Pryor reflects a variant of the occupational name Prior, used for someone associated with a priory. The name has been borne by various notable individuals, including Richard Pryor (1937–2005), the American comedian and actor, and David Pryor (born 1934), the American politician who served as Governor of Arkansas and as a U.S. Senator.
In geography, Pryor refers to several places in the United States. Pryor, Oklahoma, is a city in
As a given name, Pryor is used less commonly, but appears in personal names and in various
See also: Prior, a related surname with a similar origin and meaning; other disambiguation pages for Pryor-related