Explore the Family Name Prochnow
The meaning of Prochnow
German: habitational name from any of the places so named in former East Prussia (near Deutsch-Krone) and in Brandenburg.
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How common is the last name Prochnow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Prochnow has slightly decreased in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Prochnow was ranked 19,976th most common surname and this fell to 20,750th by 2010, reflecting a 3.87% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased marginally from 1,243 to 1,274, suggesting a growth rate of 2.49%. Despite this increase, its proportional representation per 100,000 people dipped by 6.52%, moving from 0.46 to 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,976 | #20,750 | -3.87% |
| Count | 1,243 | 1,274 | 2.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.43 | -6.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prochnow
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those carrying the Prochnow surname were predominantly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a slight reduction of 1.29%. The percentage of Prochnows identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 30.41% over this period. Notably, there was almost a doubling in the proportion identifying with two or more races, from 0.48% to 0.94%. In 2010, a minor proportion of Prochnows identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which wasn't the case in 2000. However, no Prochnows identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 95.45% | -1.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 2.83% | 30.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 0.94% | 95.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |