Explore the Family Name Prchal
The meaning of Prchal
Czech: nickname from prchal ‘fugitive’ or ‘deserter’ (from prchat ‘to run away’).
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How common is the last name Prchal in the United States?
The Prchal surname's popularity in the United States has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 57,544 in terms of popularity and rose to 55,255 by 2010, marking a 3.98% change. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew from 331 to 372 in the same period, indicating a rise of 12.39%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Prchal per 100,000 people increased by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #55,255 | 3.98% |
| Count | 331 | 372 | 12.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prchal
In terms of ethnicity, the Prchal surname is predominantly associated with people who identify as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of those with the Prchal surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 0.39% over the decade. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. A small percentage identified as having two or more races, decreasing from 1.51% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010. Notably, while there were no Prchals who identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 2.15% of Prchals did so. Similarly, while 1.51% identified as Black in 2000, none did so by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 95.7% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.34% | -11.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.51% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |