Explore the Family Name Prieve
The meaning of Prieve
Altered form of German Priewe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Prieve in the United States?
The surname Prieve experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 72,905 in popularity but dropped to 78,821 by 2010 - a change of -8.11%. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased during the same period, from 248 individuals in 2000 to 242 in 2010. This represents a drop of -2.42%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the surname Prieve per 100,000 population also fell by -11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #78,821 | -8.11% |
| Count | 248 | 242 | -2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prieve
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of people with the surname Prieve identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.79% of Prieves were White, dropping slightly to 97.93% in 2010. There was no recorded change in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade. These categories registered zero percentages both in 2000 and 2010, indicating that these ethnic groups did not carry the surname Prieve or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.79% | 97.93% | -0.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |