Explore the Family Name Provines
The meaning of Provines
1. Irish: probably a variant of English Provins 1. 2. Probably also an altered form of Purviance, a surname of (ultimately) Scottish origin. Compare Provine.
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How common is the last name Provines in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Provines holds a position of fluctuating popularity in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 73,154th most popular surname in the country, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to become the 75,799th most common name, marking a decrease of 3.62%. However, the number of individuals with the surname Provines has actually increased during this period, rising from 247 in 2000 to 254 in 2010, an increase of just over 2%. The proportion of the population with this surname remained steady at 0.09 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #75,799 | -3.62% |
| Count | 247 | 254 | 2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Provines
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts among those bearing the surname Provines. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with the name identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, a small percentage (3.94%) reported having two or more ethnic identities. The majority of individuals named Provines identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 93.12% in 2000 to 90.55% in 2010. Similarly, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, falling from 2.83% in 2000 to 2.76% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.12% | 90.55% | -2.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.94% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.83% | 2.76% | -2.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |