Explore the Family Name Prowell
The meaning of Prowell
Welsh: variant of Prowle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Prowell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Prowell has seen a slight shift in its popularity over the years. In 2000, Prowell ranked as the 19,575th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it fell to the 20,529th spot, marking a decrease of 4.87%. However, the number of people carrying the Prowell surname slightly increased from 1,275 in 2000 to 1,292 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.33%. Despite this growth, the proportion of individuals with the Prowell surname per 100,000 people decreased by 6.38% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,575 | #20,529 | -4.87% |
| Count | 1,275 | 1,292 | 1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.44 | -6.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prowell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Prowell also experienced certain changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Prowells identifying as White increased from 53.25% to 55.11%, while the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 42.35%. However, the percentage of Prowells identifying as Black decreased slightly from 41.02% to 39.63%. There was also a noticeable decline in the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with no reported individuals in these categories by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Prowells reporting two or more races decreased by 15.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.25% | 55.11% | 3.49% |
| Black | 41.02% | 39.63% | -3.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 2.79% | 42.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.39% | -15.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.73% | 0% | 0% |