Explore the Family Name Pridemore
The meaning of Pridemore
English (Leicestershire): variant of Pridmore. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Pridemore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pridemore has marginally decreased in terms of rank from 2000 to 2010, sliding from 11,248th to 11,683rd, a change of -3.87%. Despite this slight drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Pridemore last name has increased by 3.95% over the same decade, growing from 2,581 to 2,683. This increase is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which dipped slightly from 0.96 to 0.91, indicating a -5.21% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,248 | #11,683 | -3.87% |
| Count | 2,581 | 2,683 | 3.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.96 | 0.91 | -5.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pridemore
On the matter of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts among those bearing the Pridemore surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage increase was observed within the Hispanic community, which nearly doubled from 1.05% to 1.98%, a significant 88.57% shift. There were also notable increases in representation among Asian/Pacific Islanders (37.14% change) and American Indian and Alaskan Natives (44.29% change). Simultaneously, there was a small decrease in Pridemores identifying as White (-1.44%) and a substantial decline among Blacks (-48.28%). The portion of Pridemores identifying with two or more races grew modestly from 1.16% to 1.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 94.78% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.98% | 88.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.45% | 25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 1.01% | 44.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.48% | 37.14% |
| Black | 0.58% | 0.3% | -48.28% |