Explore the Family Name Provence
The meaning of Provence
1. English (of Norman origin): variant of Province 1, a cognate of 3 below. This surname is very rare in Britain. 2. Probably also an altered form of Provance 1 and hence a variant of Purviance, a surname of (ultimately) Scottish origin. Compare Provance 1. 3. In some cases possibly also French: habitational name from Provence, a region in southern France (see Provencal). Compare Province 3 and also 1 above.
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How common is the last name Provence in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Provence" experienced a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Provence was ranked 22,949 in terms of popularity and had 1,041 counts. By 2010, it dropped to rank 26,671 with only 913 counts, reflecting a decline of 16.22% in rank and 12.3% in count. The proportion per 100k also dropped by 20.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,949 | #26,671 | -16.22% |
| Count | 1,041 | 913 | -12.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.31 | -20.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Provence
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Provence" also shifted during this period, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identified as White under the surname decreased slightly from 93.85% in 2000 to 92.33% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped by 32.43%, while the category of American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a decrease of 13.37%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic under the surname "Provence" saw a significant increase from 1.15% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 92.33% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.52% | 119.13% |
| Two or More Races | 2.59% | 1.75% | -32.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.02% | 1.75% | -13.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |