Explore the Family Name Pruit
The meaning of Pruit
Altered form of English Pruitt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pruit in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Pruit" has seen a slight increase over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,629th most common name in the United States, but by 2010 its rank had improved to 41,959. This represents an increase of approximately 3.83%. Similarly, the number of individuals carrying this surname also saw a rise from 466 in 2000 to 518 in 2010, marking an 11.16% growth in count and proving that the surname is growing more common with time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #41,959 | 3.83% |
| Count | 466 | 518 | 11.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pruit
As for ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some evolution in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Pruit". The majority of individuals bearing this surname identify as White, with the percentage increasing from 80.69% in 2000 to 85.33% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Black decreased significantly from 13.95% to 9.07%, while those identifying as Hispanic also slightly went down from 4.08% to 3.28%. Interestingly, there was a new addition in 2010, with 1.16% of people reporting that they belong to two or more races. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.69% | 85.33% | 5.75% |
| Black | 13.95% | 9.07% | -34.98% |
| Hispanic | 4.08% | 3.28% | -19.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |