Explore the Family Name Pronovost
The meaning of Pronovost
French Canadian: altered form, under the influence of Provost, of Prénouveau, a topographic name from pré nouveau ‘new meadow’, or perhaps a habitational name from (Le) Pré Nouveau, the name of several places in various parts of France. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Lucien, Marcelle, Armand, Julien, Marcel, Roch, Rollande, Solange.
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How common is the last name Pronovost in the United States?
The surname Pronovost ranked 45,308th in popularity in the year 2000 and slightly slipped to 45,653rd by 2010, a slight decrease of 0.76%, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. However, the number of people with this surname increased from 445 to 468, representing a growth of 5.17% over the decade. The proportion of people named Pronovost per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #45,653 | -0.76% |
| Count | 445 | 468 | 5.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pronovost
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pronovost, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a significant majority identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 95.73% and 94.66% respectively. Over the decade, there were also small increases in individuals who identified their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic, or as belonging to two or more races. In 2000, a small fraction (1.35%) of individuals with the Pronovost surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, however, this figure was no longer present in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 94.66% | -1.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.35% | 0% | 0% |