Explore the Family Name Procell
The meaning of Procell
Probably an altered (metathesized) form of Purcell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Procell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Procell has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 28,751st most common surname, while by 2010, it had moved up to the 28,362nd position. This represents a modest growth of 1.35%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 779 to 842 during this period, an increase of approximately 8.09%. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,751 | #28,362 | 1.35% |
| Count | 779 | 842 | 8.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Procell
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Procell between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 76.12% to 73.87%, and the proportion of Hispanic individuals also saw a drop from 7.96% to 6.41%. However, there was a significant rise in the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives, increasing from 11.68% to 15.56%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased marginally from 3.72% to 3.56%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.12% | 73.87% | -2.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 11.68% | 15.56% | 33.22% |
| Hispanic | 7.96% | 6.41% | -19.47% |
| Two or More Races | 3.72% | 3.56% | -4.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |