Explore the Family Name Prum
The meaning of Prum
1. German (Prüm): probably a habitational name from Prüm in the Eifel region. 2. Cambodian: written ព្រុំ (also ព្រំ), a variant of Prom 2.
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How common is the last name Prum in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Prum saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,130th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 42,163rd. Despite this fall in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname Prum increased from 500 in 2000 to 515 in 2010, representing a growth of 3%. However, the proportion of individuals named Prum per 100,000 people decreased by 10.53% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #42,163 | -2.51% |
| Count | 500 | 515 | 3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prum
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Prum. Over the decade from 2000 to 2010, there was a small increase (2.80%) in the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentage identifying as White also increased by 18.70%. However, there was a significant decrease (-65.36%) in those identifying with two or more races. There was a notable uptick in those identifying as Hispanic, increasing by 191% over the decade. No changes were observed for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85% | 87.38% | 2.8% |
| White | 5.4% | 6.41% | 18.7% |
| Two or More Races | 8.4% | 2.91% | -65.36% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2.91% | 191% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |