Explore the Family Name Proell
The meaning of Proell
German (Pröll): 1. variant of Proehl. 2. perhaps a variant of Prell.
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How common is the last name Proell in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Proell has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 69,636th most common in the United States with a count of 263 people bearing the name, equating to a proportion of 0.1 per 100k. By 2010, it rose in ranking to 69,392nd, with a count of 283 people, maintaining the same proportion of 0.1 per 100k. This represents a change of 0.35 in rank and an increase of 7.6 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #69,392 | 0.35% |
| Count | 263 | 283 | 7.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Proell
The ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Proell, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly white, with a slight increase from 92.4% in 2000 to 93.29% in 2010. There was a decrease in individuals identifying as Hispanic from 3.42% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 was 2.66%, but this dropped to zero by 2010. Meanwhile, there was an introduction of multiple racial identities in 2010 at 2.47%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 93.29% | 0.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.47% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.42% | 2.12% | -38.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |