Explore the Family Name Prihoda
The meaning of Prihoda
Czech (Příhoda) and Slovak (Príhoda): nickname from Czech příhoda, Slovak príhoda ‘story, event’. The application is not clear; it probably derives from some lost anecdote. Alternatively, it may have been used as a nickname for an adventurous individual.
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How common is the last name Prihoda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Prihoda saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,728 in popularity and by 2010 it had risen to 37,544, showing a change of 0.49%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 7.04%, from 554 in 2000 to 593 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease of -4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #37,544 | 0.49% |
| Count | 554 | 593 | 7.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prihoda
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Prihoda, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals identify as White, with 96.75% in 2000 and 96.96% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic identities saw an increase from 1.26% in 2000 to 2.19% in 2010. The category for those identifying as two or more races showed a decline from 1.62% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 96.96% | 0.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.19% | 73.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |