Explore the Family Name Pross
The meaning of Pross
1. German: from a pet form of the personal name Ambrose. 2. East German (of Slavic origin): variant of Prosch 2. 3. German: habitational name from a place so named in Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Heinz, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Pross in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pross has seen a fluctuation in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 32,338 and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 35,812 – a decrease of 10.74%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 671 in 2000 to 627 in 2010, showing a decline of 6.56%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 16% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,338 | #35,812 | -10.74% |
| Count | 671 | 627 | -6.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pross
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those bearing the surname Pross identify as White, though there was a slight decline from 92.55% in 2000 to 90.43% in 2010. The percentage who identify as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, rising 67.65% to 3.99% in 2010. There was also a rise in those identifying as Black, from 4.17% to 4.47%, and those identifying with two or more races, from 0.75% to 0.96%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 for both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.55% | 90.43% | -2.29% |
| Black | 4.17% | 4.47% | 7.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 3.99% | 67.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 0.96% | 28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |