Explore the Family Name Prodan
The meaning of Prodan
Romanian, Ukrainian, Slovenian, Croatian, and Serbian: from a Slavic protective personal name, Prodan, in the past bestowed on a child who had been ritually handed over (literally ‘sold’, Ukrainian prodanyy, South Slavic prodan) to a person who was deemed safe from the evil spirits causing little children to die.
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How common is the last name Prodan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Prodan has seen an increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 61,855 and by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 59,470, marking a 3.86% rise in its positioning among other surnames. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 303 in 2000 to 340 in 2010, showing a substantial 12.21% jump. The proportion per 100,000 people increased by 9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #59,470 | 3.86% |
| Count | 303 | 340 | 12.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prodan
In terms of ethnicity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Prodan surname saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White rose slightly from 93.07% to 94.71%. For the first time, individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity showed up in the census data in 2010, accounting for 1.76% of the Prodans. The percentage of those identifying as of Hispanic ethnicity decreased slightly from 1.98% to 1.76%. In 2000, 4.29% identified as belonging to two or more races, yet this category was not represented in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.07% | 94.71% | 1.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 1.76% | -11.11% |
| Two or More Races | 4.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |