Explore the Family Name Prusa
The meaning of Prusa
Czech (Průša): from a pet form of the personal name Prokop.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Prusa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Prusa has seen a slight increase in popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked 56,120th in popularity with 341 individuals bearing the name, representing a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had improved slightly to 55,386, with a count of 371 individuals, showing an 8.8 percent growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #55,386 | 1.31% |
| Count | 341 | 371 | 8.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prusa
The same census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Prusa. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Prusa surname identified as White, at 96.19 percent. By 2010, this percentage had dropped slightly to 93.53 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant leap from 1.47 percent in 2000 to 3.50 percent in 2010. The group identifying as two or more races also emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.62 percent of the Prusa population. Notably, there were no individuals with the Prusa surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 93.53% | -2.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 3.5% | 138.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |