Explore the Family Name Pruette
The meaning of Pruette
English: altered form of Pruitt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pruette in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pruette slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pruette was ranked as the 53,191st most popular surname in the United States, falling slightly to 54,296th in 2010 — a 2.08% decrease in rank. However, the number of people with the surname Pruette actually increased from 365 in 2000 to 380 in 2010, indicating a 4.11% rise in count. The proportion of individuals named Pruette per 100,000 residents dropped by 7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.13 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #54,296 | -2.08% |
| Count | 365 | 380 | 4.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pruette
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pruette. In 2000, nearly 97% of those with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.84% in 2010. The data shows no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, in 2000, 1.37% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, but by 2010, this percentage had dropped to zero. On the other hand, the category "Two or more races" appeared in 2010 with 1.32% of Pruettes identifying with it, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 96.84% | -0.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |