Explore the Family Name Proud
The meaning of Proud
English (Northumberland and Durham): nickname for a vain or haughtyman, from Middle English prod, prud ‘proud’ (late OldEnglish prūd, from the oblique form of Old French proz).
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How common is the last name Proud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Proud has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 19,174 to 21,034, indicating a decrease of about 9.7%. The count also saw a decline from 1,310 instances in 2000 to 1,250 in 2010, marking a drop of approximately 4.58%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 14.29%, going from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,174 | #21,034 | -9.7% |
| Count | 1,310 | 1,250 | -4.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.42 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Proud
The ethnic identities associated with the surname Proud have seen some changes over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (95.27%), which slightly decreased to 94.80% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.30% to 2.00%, while those identifying as Black rose from 0.92% to 1.04%. There was a significant decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, dropping to 0% in 2010 from 0.61% and 0.46% respectively in 2000. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races also decreased, going from 1.45% in 2000 to 1.20% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 94.8% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2% | 53.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.2% | -17.24% |
| Black | 0.92% | 1.04% | 13.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0% | 0% |