Explore the Family Name Prueitt
The meaning of Prueitt
English (Warwickshire): variant of Prewitt. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Prueitt in the United States?
The Prueitt surname has shown an increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the year 2000, this surname ranked 67,936th in popularity and by 2010 it had climbed to rank 63,524th, a change of 6.49%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 271 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, an increase of 15.87%. This led to a proportion change from 0.1 per 100k individuals in 2000 to 0.11 per 100k in 2010, indicating a growth of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #63,524 | 6.49% |
| Count | 271 | 314 | 15.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prueitt
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Prueitt surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a majority of individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 94.46% identified as White which decreased slightly to 90.76% in 2010. There was also a small percentage that identified as Black, which saw a significant increase from 4.06% in 2000 to 6.69% in 2010. However, no individuals with the surname Prueitt were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for the years 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 90.76% | -3.92% |
| Black | 4.06% | 6.69% | 64.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |