Proft is a surname of German origin which is derived as a reduced form from either prophet or provost. Notable people with this name include:
Dan Proft (born 1972), an American businessperson, writer and radio talk show host Miroslav Proft (1923–2011), a Czech sports shooter Pat Proft (born 1947), an American comedy writer and actor Werner Proft (1901–1989), a German field hockey player
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