Explore the Family Name Prosise
The meaning of Prosise
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Prosise in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Prosise has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 30,929th most common name with a count of 710, representing a proportion per 100,000 people of 0.26. By 2010, its ranking had improved to 30,013 with a count of 782, increasing its proportion per 100,000 people to 0.27. This represents a change of 2.96 in rank and an increase of 10.14 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,929 | #30,013 | 2.96% |
| Count | 710 | 782 | 10.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.27 | 3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prosise
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the surname Prosise is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, although there was a decrease from 74.37% in 2000 to 67.39% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black also make up a significant portion and have seen an increase from 19.86% in 2000 to 24.68% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also rose significantly from 1.97% to 3.71%. While a small percentage identified as belonging to two or more races, this demographic did see an increase over the decade from 2.39% to 2.81%. Lastly, for the first time in 2010, small percentages of individuals bearing the surname Prosise identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.37% | 67.39% | -9.39% |
| Black | 19.86% | 24.68% | 24.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 3.71% | 88.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.39% | 2.81% | 17.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |