Explore the Family Name Prosek
The meaning of Prosek
Czech (Prošek): from a pet form of the personal name Proch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Prosek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Prosek saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Prosek ranked 59,147th in popularity and dropped to 62,189th by 2010, representing a 5.14% decline. The actual count of individuals with the Prosek surname remained relatively stable with only a minute increase of 0.63%, from 320 in 2000 to 322 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also decreased slightly from 0.12 to 0.11 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #62,189 | -5.14% |
| Count | 320 | 322 | 0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prosek
Regarding ethnic identity, the Prosek surname is predominantly associated with people identifying as White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, over 99% of those with the Prosek surname identified as White, with a minimal increase of 0.01% between the two census years. There was no recorded change in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.06% | 99.07% | 0.01% |
| 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% |