Explore the Family Name Prier
The meaning of Prier
English and German: variant of Prior. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Monika, Otto.
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How common is the last name Prier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Prier has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Prier was the 26,163rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 31,184th spot, marking a 19.19% decrease in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 879 in 2000 to 744 in 2010, a decline of 15.36%. The proportion of people named Prier per 100,000 also shrank by 24.24%, moving from 0.33 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,163 | #31,184 | -19.19% |
| Count | 879 | 744 | -15.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.25 | -24.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prier
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows variations in the ethnicity associated with the surname Prier. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010, there were changes amongst other groups. Notably, those identifying as Black increased from 17.63% to 23.52%, a rise of 33.41%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.14% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010, marking a 64.91% growth. However, those claiming two or more races decreased significantly by 60.53%, moving from 3.75% to 1.48%. Those identifying as White also saw a minor decrease of 5.35%, shifting from 76.11% to 72.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.11% | 72.04% | -5.35% |
| Black | 17.63% | 23.52% | 33.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.88% | 64.91% |
| Two or More Races | 3.75% | 1.48% | -60.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |