Explore the Family Name Prow
The meaning of Prow
English: variant of Prue.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Prow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Prow decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 36,045 to 38,582, a shift of -7.04%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also saw a slight decrease, dipping from 588 to 573—a decline of about 2.55%. This led to a decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people having this surname, with it falling from 0.22 to 0.19, indicating a drop of 13.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,045 | #38,582 | -7.04% |
| Count | 588 | 573 | -2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prow
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Prow, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with a minimal decrease from 94.90% to 94.76% between 2000 and 2010. During this period, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.87% to 2.09%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 1.19% to 1.22%). In 2010, a small percentage began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, while the proportion identifying as Black dropped to zero. No individuals with the Prow surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 94.76% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.09% | 11.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.22% | 2.52% |
| Black | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |