Explore the Family Name Propson
The meaning of Propson
German: patronymic from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with a cognate of proz ‘opening bud’ (see Propp 1).
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How common is the last name Propson in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Propson has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 68,782 in popularity, moving up to 63,068 in 2010 - an increase of approximately 8.31%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 267 in 2000 to 317 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 18.73%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Propson per 100,000 increased by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #63,068 | 8.31% |
| Count | 267 | 317 | 18.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Propson
The Decennial U.S. Census provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the Propson surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported instances of the surname among populations identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The vast majority identify as White, accounting for 99.25% of all Propsons in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 98.42% in 2010. This small decline of 0.84% suggests a minimal change in the distribution of the surname among different ethnicities over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.25% | 98.42% | -0.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 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% |