Explore the Family Name Pritt
The meaning of Pritt
English (Cumbria): variant of Pratt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pritt in the United States?
The surname Pritt saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 10,303rd most popular surname, with 2,866 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, it had climbed to the 10,001st position with a count of 3,223, marking a growth rate of 12.46%. The proportion of people with the Pritt surname per 100,000 also increased by 2.83% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,303 | #10,001 | 2.93% |
| Count | 2,866 | 3,223 | 12.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.06 | 1.09 | 2.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pritt
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Pritt surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group, accounting for 95.28% in 2010, although this represented a slight decline of 1.39% from 2000. The numbers of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic individuals with the Pritt surname showed notable increases, rising by 64.44% and 100% respectively. The 'Two or more races' category also experienced a substantial growth of 73.81%. However, the percentage of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals bearing the Pritt surname decreased by 24.47% and 19.05% respectively between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 95.28% | -1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.46% | 73.81% |
| Hispanic | 0.73% | 1.46% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.74% | 64.44% |
| Black | 0.94% | 0.71% | -24.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0.34% | -19.05% |