Explore the Family Name Prokosch
The meaning of Prokosch
Germanized form of Czech and Sorbian Prokoš: from an Old Czech and Upper Sorbian pet form of the personal name Prokop.
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How common is the last name Prokosch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Prokosch' has seen a minor fluctuation in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Prokosch ranked 62,961 in terms of popular surnames but slightly dipped in 2010 to rank 64,200, indicating a decrease of 1.97%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 297 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, demonstrating a rise of 4.38%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #64,200 | -1.97% |
| Count | 297 | 310 | 4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prokosch
The ethnicity of those who bear the surname 'Prokosch' also saw some changes as noted in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.31% identified as White and that figure rose to 98.06% by 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander accounted for 1.68% in 2000 but this number dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. Furthermore, no individuals with the Prokosch surname identified as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 98.06% | 0.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |