Explore the Family Name Prutzman
The meaning of Prutzman
1. Americanized form of German Protzmann (see Protzman 1) or directly of Brotzmann (see Brotzman). 2. Americanized form of German Prützmann: habitational name for someone from Prützen in Pomerania or Prüzen in Mecklenburg.
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How common is the last name Prutzman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Prutzman saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 41,320 in 2000, it had fallen to 43,006 by 2010, a decrease of 4.08%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased slightly from 497 to 503, up 1.21%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.18 to 0.17, marking a 5.56% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #43,006 | -4.08% |
| Count | 497 | 503 | 1.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prutzman
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows very little change for the Prutzman surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all (98.79%) identified as White, which decreased marginally to 98.21% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Prutzman surname who identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there were some who began identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 1.19% of those with the Prutzman surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.79% | 98.21% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |