Explore the Family Name Prucha
The meaning of Prucha
Czech (also Průcha): from a pet form of the personal name Prokop.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Prucha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Prucha has seen a slight decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Prucha was ranked 33,690th in terms of surname prevalence in the U.S., with 638 people carrying it. By 2010, although the count increased marginally to 639, the rank slipped to 35,246th, marking a 4.62% drop. This led to a decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.24 to 0.22, which is a change of -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,690 | #35,246 | -4.62% |
| Count | 638 | 639 | 0.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prucha
The ethnicity associated with the surname Prucha, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, has been predominantly White, accounting for 95.61% in 2000 and 94.37% in 2010, indicating a minor decrease of 1.30%. The Hispanic representation also showed a small increase, going from 3.61% in the year 2000 to 3.91% in 2010—an uptick of 8.31%. However, there were no individuals with the Prucha surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 94.37% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 3.91% | 8.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |