Explore the Family Name Prevot
The meaning of Prevot
French (Prévôt): variant of Prévost ‘provost’ (see Prevost). The name is also found in Guernsey, but it is rare there. Compare Prevatt. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Damien, Monique.
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How common is the last name Prevot in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Prevot has seen a moderate increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 53,782 to 50,275, marking a 6.52% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 360 to 416, representing a more significant boost of 15.56%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 citizens slightly increased from 0.13 to 0.14, indicating a growth rate of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #50,275 | 6.52% |
| Count | 360 | 416 | 15.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prevot
The ethnic identity associated with the Prevot surname shows noticeable shifts in the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There was no recorded use of the surname by individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The prevalence of Prevot among those identifying as "Two or more races" decreased by 44.47%. Among white individuals, the usage of Prevot dropped by 18%, while it increased by 73.13% among people identifying as Hispanic. The most significant growth was noted among those identifying as Black, where the usage of Prevot surged by 18.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 43.06% | 50.96% | 18.35% |
| White | 47.78% | 39.18% | -18% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 6.25% | 73.13% |
| Two or More Races | 3.89% | 2.16% | -44.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |