Explore the Family Name Prothero
The meaning of Prothero
Welsh: Anglicized form of Welsh ap Rhydderch ‘son of Rhydderch’ (see Roderick).
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How common is the last name Prothero in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Prothero saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 28,790 in popularity but dropped to 29,198 by 2010, marking a 1.42% decrease. Despite this drop in ranking, the number of people with the Prothero surname increased from 778 in 2000 to 811 in 2010, an increase of 4.24%. However, when put into perspective with the overall population, the proportion of individuals with the Prothero surname per 100,000 people decreased by 6.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,790 | #29,198 | -1.42% |
| Count | 778 | 811 | 4.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prothero
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Prothero. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though this percentage slightly decreased from 93.19% in 2000 to 91.86% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic – from 3.21% in 2000 to 4.07% in 2010, a change of 26.79%. Additionally, there was a small rise in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, with increases of 23.33% and 17.96%, respectively. The data shows no individuals with the Prothero surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.19% | 91.86% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 3.21% | 4.07% | 26.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 1.97% | 17.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 1.11% | 23.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |