Explore the Family Name Propps
The meaning of Propps
Probably an altered form of German Propst.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Propps in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Propps has slightly declined over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 36,672 in popularity with a count of 575 individuals having this surname. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 38,754 with a total count of 570 individuals bearing the name Propps. This represents a decrease of 5.68 in rank and a slight reduction of 0.87 in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.52.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,672 | #38,754 | -5.68% |
| Count | 575 | 570 | -0.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Propps
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a varied ethnic identity among those with the surname Propps. As of 2000, the most common ethnic identity was White at 77.22%, followed by Black at 16.70%. Those identifying as Two or More Races made up 2.26%, while the Hispanic population represented 2.78%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage of Whites had decreased slightly to 75.61%, and Blacks to 16.14%, while the Hispanic population saw a significant increase of 108.27% to 5.79%. The group identifying as Two or More Races also decreased slightly to 2.11%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.22% | 75.61% | -2.08% |
| Black | 16.7% | 16.14% | -3.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 5.79% | 108.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 2.11% | -6.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |