Explore the Family Name Primrose
The meaning of Primrose
1. Scottish: habitational name from the lands of Primrose (Fife). The placename is probably of Celtic origin, containing Pictish or Gaelic ros ‘wooded promontory’, with an uncertain first element. 2. English: nickname from the name of a flower, Old French primerole, altered in English and Scots to -rose.
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How common is the last name Primrose in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Primrose has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 20,367th most common name but slipped to the 21,707th position in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.58%. The actual count of people bearing the surname also showed a slight drop from 1,213 in 2000 to 1,199 in 2010, translating to a decline of 1.15%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Primrose per 100,000 people decreased by 8.89% from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,367 | #21,707 | -6.58% |
| Count | 1,213 | 1,199 | -1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.41 | -8.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Primrose
When it comes to ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows minor shifts. The proportion of those identifying as White and having the surname Primrose increased by 1.36%, from 87.06% in 2000 to 88.24% in 2010. On the other hand, there were decreases among those identifying as Black (from 8.49% to 8.26%) and Hispanic (from 2.23% to 1.83%). The proportions of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded as zero in 2010, indicating that the data was likely suppressed for privacy reasons. The group identifying with two or more races saw a slight decrease of 6.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.06% | 88.24% | 1.36% |
| Black | 8.49% | 8.26% | -2.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 1.83% | -17.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.08% | -6.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |