Explore the Family Name Purslow
The meaning of Purslow
English: habitational name from Purslow in Shropshire. The placename derives from the Old English personal name Pussa + Old English hlāw ‘mound, hill’.
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How common is the last name Purslow in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Purslow has shown a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 118236 in 2000 to 119508 in 2010, indicating that there are more people with different surnames. Despite this, the number of individuals bearing the Purslow surname increased by 6.62% from 136 in 2000 to 145 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.05 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,236 | #119,508 | -1.08% |
| Count | 136 | 145 | 6.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Purslow
The ethnicity breakdown for those with the Purslow surname, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 98.53% identified as such, decreasing slightly to 97.93% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. This suggests that the Purslow surname is most commonly associated with those of White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 97.93% | -0.61% |
| 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% |