Explore the Family Name Propes
The meaning of Propes
Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Propst.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Propes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Propes saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Propes ranked 18,389 in terms of most common surnames but dropped to 18,977 by 2010–a dip of 3.2%. Despite the decline in ranking, the actual number of persons with the Propes surname increased from 1,388 in 2000 to 1,437 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.53%. The proportion per 100k individuals also experienced a minor decrease of 3.92% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,389 | #18,977 | -3.2% |
| Count | 1,388 | 1,437 | 3.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.49 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Propes
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Propes surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 90.35% to 87.27% over the decade. The second-largest ethnic identity among those with the Propes surname was Black, which saw a significant increase from 6.48% to 8.56%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase from 1.44% to 1.67%. The percentage of Propes identifying as two or more races experienced the highest growth rate from 1.08% to 1.74%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not reported for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.35% | 87.27% | -3.41% |
| Black | 6.48% | 8.56% | 32.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.74% | 61.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 1.67% | 15.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |