Explore the Family Name Prasse
The meaning of Prasse
German: nickname for a gourmet, from Middle High German bras, Middle Low German bras, pras ‘noise; feasting’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Fritz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Prasse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Prasse has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the name dropped by approximately 1.74% moving from 69,201 in 2000 to 70,403 in 2010. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.91%, from 265 to 278 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 10.0%, indicating that despite the increase in the number of people with this surname, it became less common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #70,403 | -1.74% |
| Count | 265 | 278 | 4.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prasse
Regarding ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Prasse identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.36% of individuals with this surname identified as such, and in 2010, the percentage slightly decreased to 96.76%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. However, there was a small emergence of multi-ethnic identity (Two or more races) in 2010 at 1.8%, where none was reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 96.76% | -0.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |