Explore the Family Name Proudfit
The meaning of Proudfit
Altered form of Scottish Proudfoot.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Proudfit in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Proudfit has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,141st most popular surname with a count of 296 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 62,359th and the count had risen to 321, indicating an 8.45% increase in people bearing this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #62,359 | 1.24% |
| Count | 296 | 321 | 8.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Proudfit
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that overwhelmingly the individuals with the surname Proudfit identify as White. In 2000, 96.96% of Proudfits identified as White, though this fell slightly to 94.08% by 2010. While there is no recorded change for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a notable rise in those identifying as Hispanic—from 2.03% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 94.08% | -2.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.49% | 22.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |