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

Procel, 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 Procel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Procel in America

Procel is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Procel surname appeared 166 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 Procel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Procel 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 Procel

The surname PROCEL has its origins in the French language, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "procel," which means "rough sea" or "stormy weather." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near turbulent coastal regions or perhaps worked as sailors or fishermen.

One of the earliest documented instances of the PROCEL surname can be found in the "Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Redon" (Cartulary of the Abbey of Redon), a medieval manuscript compiled in Brittany, France, in the late 12th century. This cartulary contains several references to individuals bearing the PROCEL name, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

The PROCEL surname also appears in the "Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen" (Book of the Bourgeois of Rouen), a registry of citizens in the city of Rouen, France, dating back to the 14th century. This record provides valuable insights into the lives and occupations of PROCEL families residing in the area during the Middle Ages.

One notable figure bearing the PROCEL surname was Jean PROCEL, a French poet and playwright who lived in the 16th century (c. 1525-1592). He was known for his works in the Renaissance style and contributed to the literary culture of his time.

Another historically significant individual was Michel PROCEL (1609-1673), a French Catholic priest and theologian who served as a rector at the University of Paris. His writings and teachings had a notable impact on the religious and intellectual discourse of the 17th century.

In the 18th century, Pierre PROCEL (1712-1789) was a prominent French merchant and trader who established successful business ventures in the Caribbean region. His wealth and influence contributed to the economic growth of his time.

The PROCEL surname can also be found in various place names across France, such as the village of Procelière in the department of Ille-et-Vilaine, which likely derived its name from the Old French word "procel" or its variants.

Over the centuries, the PROCEL surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Procelle, Procelles, and Procelier, reflecting the linguistic and regional differences within France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Procel

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

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 Procel 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 Procel 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 Procel was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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