Explore the Family Name Prak
The meaning of Prak
1. Cambodian: written ប្រាក់, from a Khmer word meaning ‘silver’. 2. Dutch: probably a nickname from prakke ‘dense hair’. Some characteristic forenames: Cambodian Sareth, Sok, Yan, Chhem, Chhin, Chhoeuth, Chhon, Choeun, Chuon, Heang, Kin, Meng, Moeun, On, Pheap, Sai, Sambath, Sarin, Yam, Savoeun, Sokheng, Somaly, Voeun, Samnang, Sophal, Khon, Lap, Thy, To.
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How common is the last name Prak in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Prak has seen a rise in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,243rd in popularity, but by 2010 it jumped to the 22,000th position, marking an increase of 9.25%. The number of people bearing this surname also grew during this period, from 969 in 2000 to 1,179 in 2010; this constitutes an increase of 21.67%. Moreover, the proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 individuals slightly rose from 0.36 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,243 | #22,000 | 9.25% |
| Count | 969 | 1,179 | 21.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.4 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prak
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Prak, as determined by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly Asian/Pacific Islander, which increased from 83.80% in 2000 to 87.87% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased significantly in the same period, going from 6.81% to 1.78%. People who identify as White form 6.96% of the population with this surname in 2010, a decrease from 8.15% in 2000. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation saw a substantial increase, from 0.72% in the year 2000 to 2.54% in 2010. The census recorded no individuals with the surname Prak identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 83.8% | 87.87% | 4.86% |
| White | 8.15% | 6.96% | -14.6% |
| Hispanic | 0.72% | 2.54% | 252.78% |
| Two or More Races | 6.81% | 1.78% | -73.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |