Explore the Family Name Proft
The meaning of Proft
German: shortened form of Profet, a nickname for a soothsayer, from Middle High German, Middle Low German prophēte, proft ‘prophet, seer’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans.
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How common is the last name Proft in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Proft has shown a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Proft was ranked 70,473rd, with 259 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank fell to 71,678th, despite the count of individuals with the surname increasing to 272. This indicates a growth of approximately 5.02% in the count of the surname, but the proportion per 100k people decreased by 10%, reflecting the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #71,678 | -1.71% |
| Count | 259 | 272 | 5.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Proft
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Proft identify as White, with a slight decrease from 96.53% in 2000 to 94.12% in 2010. No individuals identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of two or more races in 2000. However, by 2010, there was a small presence (2.57%) of the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity within those carrying the Proft surname. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 14.51%, moving from 1.93% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 94.12% | -2.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.57% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 2.21% | 14.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |