Explore the Family Name Pranke
The meaning of Pranke
South German: from Middle High German pranc, branc ‘show, display’, hence a nickname for an ostentatious person. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Dirk.
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How common is the last name Pranke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pranke saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,008th most common, but by 2010 it had slipped to 67,943rd, marking a 6.15% drop. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally, from 291 in 2000 to 290 in 2010, which represents a minor decline of 0.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #67,943 | -6.15% |
| Count | 291 | 290 | -0.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pranke
Considering the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Pranke, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either 2000 or 2010. However, a small change was observed in the Hispanic category, which increased from 0% to 3.79%. The percentage of individuals who identified as two or more races also declined slightly from 3.09% to 2.76%. Most notably, the number of individuals identifying as White dropped from 95.19% in 2000 to 91.03% in 2010, witnessing a 4.37% decrease during the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 91.03% | -4.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.09% | 2.76% | -10.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |