Explore the Family Name Prude
The meaning of Prude
English: perhaps a variant of Proud.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Prude in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Prude has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 19,618 in popularity and increased to 19,567 by 2010. This represents a change of approximately 0.26%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period from 1,272 to 1,379, indicating an 8.41% increase. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.47.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,618 | #19,567 | 0.26% |
| Count | 1,272 | 1,379 | 8.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prude
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Prude, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly Black, with 71.15% in 2000 and slightly rising to 71.79% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 23.51% in 2000 to 21.90% in 2010. Representation from those of Hispanic ethnicity also saw a decrease from 2.36% to 1.81%, a drop by 23.31%. However, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying with two or more races from 2.44% in 2000 to 4.06% in 2010, marking a 66.39% rise. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71.15% | 71.79% | 0.9% |
| White | 23.51% | 21.9% | -6.85% |
| Two or More Races | 2.44% | 4.06% | 66.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 1.81% | -23.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |