Explore the Family Name Proch
The meaning of Proch
1. Polish: from proch ‘dust, powder, gunpowder’, probably a nickname for a miller. 2. German: habitational name from a place so named in Brandenburg (now Poland). 3. Czech and Sorbian: from a pet form of an old personal name beginning with Pro-, such as Prokop and Prosimir (based on the element pros ‘to ask for’, from Old Slavic prositi).
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How common is the last name Proch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Proch has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Proch was ranked as the 45,651st most popular surname, and by 2010, it had fallen to the 48,901st position, a decrease of approximately 7.12%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also fell by about 2.27%, from 441 in 2000 to 431 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Proch per 100k population also decreased by around 6.25% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #48,901 | -7.12% |
| Count | 441 | 431 | -2.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Proch
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Proch, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority identify as White, with a slight increase of 0.04% from 91.61% in 2000 to 91.65% in 2010. While there was a significant growth of 64.60% in the Hispanic representation within this surname group, the actual proportion remained quite small, increasing from 1.13% to 1.86% over the decade. The number of Proch individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as members of two or more races both dropped by approximately 14.71% and 12.58% respectively. It's important to note that the data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups was suppressed to protect privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.61% | 91.65% | 0.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.08% | 3.48% | -14.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.86% | 64.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.39% | -12.58% |
| Black | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |