Explore the Family Name Prorok
The meaning of Prorok
Polish: status name or nickname from prorok ‘prophet, seer’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Czeslaw, Stanislaw.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Prorok in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Prorok has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 50,801st in popularity and had a count of 386 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, however, the ranking dropped to 55,841 with a count of 367 individuals, marking a drop of approximately 4.92 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 14.29 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #55,841 | -9.92% |
| Count | 386 | 367 | -4.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prorok
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data paints an interesting picture for those carrying the surname Prorok. In 2000, nearly all (97.67 percent) identified as White, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a small shift: the percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 2.63 percent, while a new category emerged - 3.54 percent of individuals reported being of two or more races. Despite these changes, there were still no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 95.1% | -2.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |