Explore the Family Name Provins
The meaning of Provins
1. English (of Norman origin): variant of Province 1. 2. Variant of Province 2, a surname of (ultimately) Scottish origin (see Purviance). 3. In some cases possibly also French: habitational name from Provins, a place in Seine-et-Marne.
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How common is the last name Provins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, "Provins" saw a slight rise in its popularity as a surname from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,611 and it improved to 59,017 by 2010, marking a change of 1%. The count, or number of people with this surname, also increased from 317 to 343, an 8.2% increase over the decade. Despite this growth, the proportion of Provins per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #59,017 | 1% |
| Count | 317 | 343 | 8.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Provins
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Provins according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been some shift between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying as Provins is white; however, their percentage slightly decreased from 90.85% in 2000 to 87.46% in 2010. The Hispanic population saw significant growth, increasing by 64.08% over the decade, while the Black population also grew by 38.62%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a decrease of -19.05%, and those identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010, representing 3.21% of the Provins population. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.85% | 87.46% | -3.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.84% | 4.66% | 64.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.21% | 0% |
| Black | 1.89% | 2.62% | 38.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.52% | 2.04% | -19.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |