Explore the Family Name Pura
The meaning of Pura
1. Polish: nickname from the Old Polish adjective pury ‘gray’, or from any of the dialect verbs purać ‘to fart’ and purzyć ‘to be angry’. 2. Spanish: from the female personal name Pura, a short form of the Marian name Purificación, from purificación ‘purification’. This surname is most common in the Philippines. 3. Indian: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Pura in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pura has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,878 and by 2010, it climbed to 60,045 - an increase of over 10%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Pura surname grew from 276 in 2000 to 336 in 2010, reflecting a rise of nearly 22%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a modest increase of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #60,045 | 10.22% |
| Count | 276 | 336 | 21.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pura
The ethnicity associated with the surname Pura, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows a predominance of Asian/Pacific Islander and White ethnic identities. In 2000, these groups represented 39.86% and 47.46% respectively, while in 2010, they slightly decreased to 39.29% and 47.02%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 7.25% in 2000 to 9.82% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races declined by almost 25%, and there were no reported individuals with Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.46% | 47.02% | -0.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 39.86% | 39.29% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 7.25% | 9.82% | 35.45% |
| Two or More Races | 4.35% | 3.27% | -24.83% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |