Explore the Family Name Prothro
The meaning of Prothro
Welsh: shortened form of Prothero.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Prothro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Prothro held a rank of 21,934 in popularity in 2000 which slightly dipped to 22,404 in 2010, showing a decrease of 2.14%. The count of people with the Prothro surname increased from 1,103 in 2000 to 1,149 in 2010, an increase of 4.17%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.88% over the same period, signalling that while more people bore this surname, it became relatively less common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,934 | #22,404 | -2.14% |
| Count | 1,103 | 1,149 | 4.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.39 | -4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prothro
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Prothro surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White dropped by 8.58%, from 60.83% to 55.61%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw an increase of 14.54%, going from 34.72% to 39.77%. Hispanic representation also experienced growth, rising by 71.65% from 1.27% to 2.18%. Data for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native was either absent or suppressed for privacy. The proportion of people identifying with two or more races slightly decreased by 12.44%, from 2.09% to 1.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.83% | 55.61% | -8.58% |
| Black | 34.72% | 39.77% | 14.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.18% | 71.65% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 1.83% | -12.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |