Explore the Family Name Pruter
The meaning of Pruter
German: variant of Prüter (see Prueter). Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Pruter in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pruter has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pruter was ranked 73,154th in terms of popularity and held by 247 individuals, or 0.09 for every 100,000 people. By 2010, however, its rank had dropped to 97,210th, with only 187 individuals carrying the name, a decrease of approximately 24.29 percent. This corresponds to a proportion of just 0.06 individuals per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #97,210 | -32.88% |
| Count | 247 | 187 | -24.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pruter
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Pruter identify as White. In 2000, this figure was at 96.36 percent, but saw a slight decrease to 93.58 percent by 2010. Interestingly, while there were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years, there was a small emergence of the surname amongst those identifying with two or more races — 3.21 percent in 2010, up from zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 93.58% | -2.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |