Explore the Family Name Pralle
The meaning of Pralle
German and English (Jersey): variant of Prall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pralle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pralle saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,335 in popularity and dropped to 44,193 in 2010, representing a change of -9.56%. The number of individuals carrying this last name also decreased from 511 in 2000 to 487 in 2010, showing a decline of 4.7%. The proportion per 100k people decreased by 10.53%, going from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #44,193 | -9.56% |
| Count | 511 | 487 | -4.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pralle
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Pralle identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this group during this period, from 97.46% in 2000 to 96.10% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The representation of individuals with Hispanic ethnicity increased by 40.17%, though still representing only a small portion of bearers of the surname. Notably, in 2010, there was a recorded presence of individuals identifying with two or more races as well.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 96.1% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.64% | 40.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |