Explore the Family Name Prew
The meaning of Prew
English: variant of Prue.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Prew in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Prew has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In terms of rank, Prew went from 37,728th place in the year 2000 to 37,492nd place in 2010, reflecting an overall change of 0.63%. Additionally, there was a 7.22% rise in the count of people with this surname, moving from 554 in 2000 to 594 in 2010. Despite the growth in numbers, the proportion of individuals named Prew per 100,000 decreased by 4.76%, from 0.21 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #37,492 | 0.63% |
| Count | 554 | 594 | 7.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prew
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some significant changes between 2000 and 2010 for those bearing the Prew surname. The largest ethnicity within this group is White, which saw a slight decrease from 92.06% in 2000 to 91.41% in 2010. The most notable change, however, was the 39.79% increase in people of Hispanic ethnicity, growing from 2.89% in 2000 to 4.04% in 2010. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races also increased by 31.11%, from 0.9% in 2000 to 1.18% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of people with Black ethnicity declined by 15.57%, going from 3.79% in 2000 to 3.2% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.06% | 91.41% | -0.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 4.04% | 39.79% |
| Black | 3.79% | 3.2% | -15.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.18% | 31.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |