Explore the Family Name Provine
The meaning of Provine
Altered form of Purviance, a surname of (ultimately) Scottish origin. This surname is also found among African Americans. Compare Provines 2. History: The majority of the Provines trace their origin to John Provine born 1751 in Lancaster County, PA, died 1792 in KY. He was a son of William Purviance, who came to North America as a child from Ireland (see Purviance). Some characteristic forenames: French Andre.
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How common is the last name Provine in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Provine has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Provine was ranked 49,767th in popularity, but rose slightly to the rank of 49,723 in 2010, indicating a 0.09% change. The count of individuals with the Provine surname also experienced growth during this period, with an increase of 6.57%, moving from 396 in 2000 to 422 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #49,723 | 0.09% |
| Count | 396 | 422 | 6.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Provine
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Provine also saw shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a notable change in the representation of other ethnicities. Individuals identifying as two or more races appeared in 2010 at 2.13%, and those identifying as Hispanic grew to 2.61%. The majority of Provine bearers identified as white, although their percentage dropped by 5.36%, moving from 89.14% in 2000 to 84.36% in 2010. There was also a small increase in individuals identifying as Black, rising from 8.08% in 2000 to 8.29% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.14% | 84.36% | -5.36% |
| Black | 8.08% | 8.29% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |