Explore the Family Name Pruet
The meaning of Pruet
English: altered form of Pruitt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pruet in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pruet saw a change in its rank from 64,934 in 2000 to 74,608 in 2010, marking a decline of 14.9%. The count of individuals with the last name Pruet also decreased from 286 in 2000 to 259 in 2010, a drop of 9.44%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a reduction from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #74,608 | -14.9% |
| Count | 286 | 259 | -9.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pruet
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2010. There was also no change for American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but an increase to 3.09% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped by 31.07% from 2.8% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 90.91% in 2000 to 90.73% in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 23.93% from 2.80% in 2000 to 3.47% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.91% | 90.73% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 3.47% | 23.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.09% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.8% | 1.93% | -31.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.1% | 0% | 0% |