Explore the Family Name Pridmore
The meaning of Pridmore
English (Rutland): altered form of Middle English Prudmay, a nickname from prud ‘proud’ + mey ‘male relative’ or may ‘maiden, virgin, young woman’ (perhaps in jest or ironically of a man).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pridmore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pridmore had a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pridmore was ranked as the 18,916th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it dropped to 20,149th place, marking a decrease of about 6.52%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 1,335 in 2000 to 1,325 in 2010, reflecting a minimal reduction of 0.75%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Pridmore per 100,000 individuals fell by 8.16%, from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,916 | #20,149 | -6.52% |
| Count | 1,335 | 1,325 | -0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.45 | -8.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pridmore
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Pridmore identify as White, which increased slightly from 94.38% in 2000 to 95.32% in 2010. Meanwhile, representation of other ethnic identities changed over this decade. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native went down to zero in 2010 from small percentages in 2000. The percentage of Pridmores identifying as Black also decreased significantly by 27.19%. However, the proportion of those reporting two or more races saw a minor increase from 1.12% to 1.21% in this time frame. Lastly, the Hispanic representation decreased by 5.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.38% | 95.32% | 1% |
| Black | 2.17% | 1.58% | -27.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 1.28% | -5.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.21% | 8.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |