Explore the Family Name Prat
The meaning of Prat
1. French (mainly southwestern) and Catalan; Breton (rarely Le Prat): topographic name from regional French and Old Breton prat (Breton prad) ‘meadow’, or a habitational name from any of the places called with this word. Compare Pratte and French Duprat. 2. English (mainly Sussex): variant of Pratt.
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How common is the last name Prat in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Prat has seen an increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. Occupying the 66,073rd position in 2000, it moved up to 63,698th by 2010, marking a growth rate of 3.59%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 280 in 2000 to 313 in 2010, reflecting an 11.79% rise. Consequently, the proportion of people named Prat per 100,000 increased by 10.0%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #63,698 | 3.59% |
| Count | 280 | 313 | 11.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prat
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Prat also experienced some changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no recorded instances of the name among Asian/Pacific Islander and multiracial populations in either 2000 or 2010, shifts were noted within other ethnic groups. The name saw a slight decrease amongst the White population, from 45.36% in 2000 to 42.81% in 2010, representing a -5.62% change. On the other hand, the Hispanic population with this surname grew from 43.93% to 48.24%, showing a 9.81% increase. Black bearers of the surname decreased, moving from 8.93% in 2000 to 6.71% in 2010, a drop of -24.86%. No American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers of this surname were recorded in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.93% | 48.24% | 9.81% |
| White | 45.36% | 42.81% | -5.62% |
| Black | 8.93% | 6.71% | -24.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |