Explore the Family Name Praytor
The meaning of Praytor
Americanized form of German Prätor (see Prator).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Praytor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Praytor has seen a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 30,970th most popular name in 2000, it dropped to the 31,754th position in 2010, representing a 2.53% decrease. However, the count of people with this surname slightly increased from 709 in 2000 to 727 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.54%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a small fall of 3.85%, moving from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,970 | #31,754 | -2.53% |
| Count | 709 | 727 | 2.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Praytor
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some changes within the Praytor surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. While there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity or those identifying with two or more races in 2000, by 2010, 1.24% of Praytors identified as belonging to two or more races. A slight majority, standing at 87.62%, identified as white, down from 89.56% in 2000. Hispanic representation saw significant growth, jumping from 1.83% to 3.99%, a notable 118.03% change. Meanwhile, Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities saw a modest increase, rising from 2.96% to 3.16% and 3.95% to 3.99% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.56% | 87.62% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 3.99% | 118.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.95% | 3.99% | 1.01% |
| Black | 2.96% | 3.16% | 6.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |