Explore the Family Name Pruiett
The meaning of Pruiett
English: altered form of Pruitt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pruiett in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pruiett has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pruiett was ranked 28,353 in terms of popularity amongst all surnames, but increased to rank 27,707 by 2010, a change of 2.28%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 793 to 868 during this period, marking an increase of 9.46%. Interestingly, despite its increased prevalence, the proportion of Pruietts per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,353 | #27,707 | 2.28% |
| Count | 793 | 868 | 9.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pruiett
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pruiett also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, most Pruietts identified as White (81.08%), followed by Black (16.65%). By 2010, while the percentage identifying as White slightly increased to 81.45%, those identifying as Black decreased to 14.40%. Over this decade, the percentage identifying with two or more races saw a significant rise from 1.13% to 1.96%, an increase of 73.45%. The census also recorded individuals with Hispanic ethnicity for the first time in 2010, accounting for 1.27% of Pruietts; however, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.08% | 81.45% | 0.46% |
| Black | 16.65% | 14.4% | -13.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.96% | 73.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |