Explore the Family Name De Prima
The meaning of De Prima
Italian: variant of Di Prima. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Sal.
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How common is the last name De Prima in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Prima decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 60,557 in 2000 to 65,593 in 2010, indicating an 8.32% drop in its relative popularity. Moreover, the count of people with this surname also declined by 2.89%, from 311 individuals in 2000 to 302 in 2010. This decrease is further reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which shrunk from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, showing a 16.67% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #65,593 | -8.32% |
| Count | 311 | 302 | -2.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Prima
The ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname De Prima also saw shifts between 2000 and 2010, as disclosed in the Decennial U.S. Census. In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 93.57% in 2000 to 89.07% in 2010. There was a marked increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with figures rising from 2.25% in 2000 to 4.97% in 2010, a change of 120.89%. Interestingly, the category of 'Two or more races' appeared in 2010 with 4.3% of individuals, a new entry compared to 2000. However, it should be noted that no De Prima individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.57% | 89.07% | -4.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 4.97% | 120.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.93% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |