Explore the Family Name Pruyn
The meaning of Pruyn
Dutch: variant, mostly archaic or Americanized, of Pruijn, itself possibly a variant of Pruim ‘plum’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pruyn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pruyn saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pruyn ranked 47,389th in terms of popularity among all surnames, with a count of 421 people bearing the name. By 2010, this rank had slipped to 50,362nd, reflecting a decrease of 6.27%, while the total count dropped slightly to 415, a decline of 1.43%. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed a downward trend, decreasing by 12.5% from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #50,362 | -6.27% |
| Count | 421 | 415 | -1.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pruyn
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pruyn also shifted slightly as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Pruyns identified as White (97.39%). This figure dipped marginally to 96.39% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Pruyns identifying with two or more races decreased by 12.65% over the same period. Notably, the 2010 census recorded a small percentage (1.2%) of Pruyns identifying as Hispanic, a category not represented in the 2000 data. No Pruyns identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 96.39% | -1.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.45% | -12.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |