Explore the Family Name Prichett
The meaning of Prichett
English: variant of Pritchett. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Prichett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Prichett has seen a slight decline. In 2000, it was ranked 40,690 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to rank 44,653, showing a decrease of 9.74%. The count of people with the Prichett surname also decreased from 506 in 2000 to 481 in 2010, a rate of -4.94%. The proportion per 100k population fell by 15.79% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #44,653 | -9.74% |
| Count | 506 | 481 | -4.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prichett
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some changes among those who identify with the Prichett surname. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic remained at 0 throughout the decade. There was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as "Two or more races", rising from 1.19% in 2000 to 4.37% in 2010. Those identifying as White saw a decrease from 61.26% in 2000 to 52.18% in 2010. Black identifiers increased slightly from 36.17% to 38.46%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers at 2.70% in 2010, where there were none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.26% | 52.18% | -14.82% |
| Black | 36.17% | 38.46% | 6.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 4.37% | 267.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |