Explore the Family Name Primus
The meaning of Primus
German: nickname from Latin primus ‘(the) first, (the) best’. Compare Furst.
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How common is the last name Primus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Primus has seen a growth in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 12490 in 2000 to 11960 in 2010, reflecting a 4.24% increase. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 14.71%, from 2278 to 2613 people. In terms of proportion per 100k people, there was an increase from 0.84 in 2000 to 0.89 in 2010, marking a rise of 5.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,490 | #11,960 | 4.24% |
| Count | 2,278 | 2,613 | 14.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.89 | 5.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Primus
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Primus. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Black (57.86%), followed by White (37.09%). A smaller percentage identified as Hispanic (1.54%) or as belonging to two or more races (2.72%). By 2010, while the percentage of individuals identifying as Black slightly increased to 58.21%, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased to 35.78%. The most significant change was among Hispanics, who saw an almost 50% increase from 1.54% to 2.30%. Additionally, the 2010 census showed new groups associating with this surname: Asian/Pacific Islander (0.27%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.38%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.86% | 58.21% | 0.6% |
| White | 37.09% | 35.78% | -3.53% |
| Two or More Races | 2.72% | 3.06% | 12.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.3% | 49.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.27% | 0% |