Explore the Family Name Prunier
The meaning of Prunier
French: topographic name for someone who lived by a plum tree, Old French prunier, or a habitational name from (Le) Prunier, the name of several places in various parts of France. History: Martin Prunier dit Vadeboncoeur from Malzéville in Meurthe-et-Moselle, France, married Marie-Pélagie Thibert in Yamaska, QC, in 1763. Some characteristic forenames: French Adrien, Armand.
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How common is the last name Prunier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Prunier has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname declined by roughly 1.12% from 35,003 to 35,395. However, the overall count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 4.26% from 610 to 636. This increase did not translate into a proportional growth as the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,003 | #35,395 | -1.12% |
| Count | 610 | 636 | 4.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prunier
The ethnicity of individuals with the Prunier surname has shifted somewhat between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the White ethnic group remained dominant at 92.77% in 2010 (a small decrease from 95.25%), there was an uptick in representation among other ethnic identities. Those identifying as Black increased their share by 40.38% to reach 2.99%. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic emerged from 0% to 1.42% and 1.73% respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion reporting two or more races saw a decrease from 1.48% to 1.10%. There was no change in representation for American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 92.77% | -2.6% |
| Black | 2.13% | 2.99% | 40.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.1% | -25.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |