Explore the Family Name Prisby
The meaning of Prisby
Altered form of English Pres(t)bury (see Presby).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Prisby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Prisby has seen a gradual increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Prisby was ranked 67,725 in terms of popularity and then increased by 3.4% to reach a rank of 65,424 in 2010. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period. There were 272 people with the name Prisby in 2000, and this count increased by 11.4% to 303 by 2010. The proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #65,424 | 3.4% |
| Count | 272 | 303 | 11.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prisby
In terms of ethnic identity, the data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census demonstrates notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Prisbys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase as it went from 0 in 2000, to 2.64 in 2010. Those reporting as having two or more ethnicities rose significantly by 123.98%, from 2.21 to 4.95. The largest ethnic group within the Prisby surname was those identifying as White, although their proportion dropped slightly from 81.25 to 77.23. The Hispanic category saw an increase of 43.48%, from 3.68 to 5.28. However, those identifying as Black decreased by 18.38%, moving from 12.13 to 9.9. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.25% | 77.23% | -4.95% |
| Black | 12.13% | 9.9% | -18.38% |
| Hispanic | 3.68% | 5.28% | 43.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 4.95% | 123.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.64% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |