Explore the Family Name Pruneau
The meaning of Pruneau
French: topographic name for someone who lived by a plum tree, or a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of plums, from a diminutive of prune ‘plum’. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Valmore, Cecile, Marjolaine, Nazaire, Normand, Rejean.
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How common is the last name Pruneau in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pruneau has seen a rise in popularity in the United States. In 2000, Pruneau ranked 54,385 in popularity with 355 individuals carrying the surname, roughly translating to 0.13 per 100k people. By 2010, it climbed to rank 51,066 with 408 people bearing the name, increasing its proportion to 0.14 per 100k. This represents an overall growth of 6.1% in rank and a 14.93% increase in the count of people with the Pruneau surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #51,066 | 6.1% |
| Count | 355 | 408 | 14.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pruneau
The ethnic identity associated with the Pruneau surname also shifted within this decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.62% of those with the Pruneau surname identified as White, with a small 1.97% identifying as belonging to two or more races. No individuals identified as Hispanic, Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, while the majority (94.85%) still identified as White, there was a slight decrease (-1.83%). Two or more races representation also dropped to 1.23%, a decline of 37.56%. Interestingly, the period saw the emergence of a new ethnicity, with 2.45% of Pruneaus identifying as Hispanic. The data for other ethnic identities was either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 94.85% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 1.23% | -37.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |