Explore the Family Name Probus
The meaning of Probus
German: variant of Probst.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Probus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Probus has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Probus was ranked as the 34,673rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 34,465th position, indicating a 0.6% increase. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose from 617 in 2000 to 657 in 2010, marking a 6.48% growth. However, its proportion per 100,000 people slightly dipped by 4.35%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,673 | #34,465 | 0.6% |
| Count | 617 | 657 | 6.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Probus
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Probus. Between 2000 and 2010, there have been some shifts. While the majority identifying as White dropped slightly from 95.14% to 94.22%, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.94% to 3.2%. Although fewer in number, individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races went up by 32.10%, from 0.81% to 1.07%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared for the first time in 2010 at 0.76%. There wasn't any significant representation from the Black community or American Indian and Alaskan Native community during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.14% | 94.22% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 3.2% | 64.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.07% | 32.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Black | 1.13% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |