Explore the Family Name Pruyne
The meaning of Pruyne
Americanized form of Dutch Pruyn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pruyne in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pruyne saw a minor decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 73,154th in popularity and by 2010, it dropped slightly to 74,375th. Despite its slight drop in ranking, the actual count of people with this surname increased marginally by 5.26%, from 247 people in 2000 to 260 people in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #74,375 | -1.67% |
| Count | 247 | 260 | 5.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pruyne
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pruyne also saw a small change between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, at 96.76% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 95.38% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a small increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, from 0 in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010. Other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no significant representation for this surname during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 95.38% | -1.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |