Explore the Family Name Pryse
The meaning of Pryse
Welsh: variant of Price.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pryse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pryse saw a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 71,610th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 81,772nd position, marking a 14.19% decrease in its rank. The number of individuals with the Pryse surname also decreased during this period, with a count of 254 in 2000 and 231 in 2010. This represents a 9.06% reduction in the total count, reducing the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #81,772 | -14.19% |
| Count | 254 | 231 | -9.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pryse
With regards to ethnicity, Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Pryse surname was predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, with a minor increase in this group from 96.46% in 2000 to 97.40% in 2010. No significant changes were observed in the other ethnic identities over the decade. The data shows no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Furthermore, there were no reported instances of the Pryse surname among people of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 97.4% | 0.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |