Find out how popular the last name Prasla is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Prasla.

Prasla, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Prasla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Prasla in America

Prasla is the 61745th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Prasla surname appeared 325 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Prasla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Prasla to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Prasla

The surname PRASLA has its roots in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the village of Prasla, located in the Bohemian region of the country. The name itself is derived from the Slavic word "prasa," which means "piglet" or "young pig."

In the medieval period, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or places of origin. The name PRASLA likely referred to someone who either resided in the village of Prasla or had some connection to pig farming or livestock rearing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PRASLA can be found in the Bohemian Land Registry of 1267, where a certain Jan Prasla is mentioned as a landowner in the village of the same name. This document provides valuable insight into the prevalence of the surname in the region during that era.

Another notable mention of the name PRASLA is in the Velislav Chronicle, a historical manuscript from the 14th century that chronicles the lives of prominent figures in Bohemian history. The chronicle mentions a nobleman named Vaclav Prasla, who was a military commander during the Hussite Wars of the 15th century.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the surname PRASLA have left their mark on various fields. One such figure was Jakub Prasla (1546-1621), a renowned Czech poet and playwright known for his satirical works that criticized the social and political climate of his time.

Another notable bearer of the name was Katerina Prasla (1767-1842), a celebrated Czech artist who specialized in portraiture and was renowned for her realistic depictions of nobility and wealthy patrons.

In the realm of science, the name PRASLA is associated with Frantisek Prasla (1878-1952), a pioneering Czech chemist who made significant contributions to the study of organic compounds and their applications in various industries.

The name PRASLA has also been associated with certain geographical locations, such as the village of Prasla in Bohemia, which likely gave rise to the surname. Additionally, there are variations in the spelling of the name, such as Prasla, Praslow, and Praslow, which can be found in different regions of the Czech Republic and neighboring countries.

While the name PRASLA may not be as widespread as some other Czech surnames, it holds a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made their mark across various fields, from literature and art to science and military endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Prasla

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Prasla.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Prasla was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Prasla has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Prasla was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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