Explore the Family Name Prows
The meaning of Prows
Variant of Prowse, a surname of English or German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Prows in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Prows has shown a notable increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Prows ranked 37,938th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had improved its ranking to 36,286th - a change of 4.35%. The total number of individuals with the surname also increased by 12.18% during this period, from 550 to 617. Moreover, the proportion of people named Prows per 100,000 population saw a slight rise of 5.0%, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,938 | #36,286 | 4.35% |
| Count | 550 | 617 | 12.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prows
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Prows identify as White, with a minor increase of 0.63% between 2000 (88.91%) and 2010 (89.47%). Interestingly, there was a 23.73% increase in those identifying as Hispanic during the same timeframe. However, the percentage of those identifying as having two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 29.57% and 25.69%, respectively. There were no recorded individuals with the Prows surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.91% | 89.47% | 0.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 2.92% | 23.73% |
| Two or More Races | 3.45% | 2.43% | -29.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.27% | 2.43% | -25.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |