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

Pronk, 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 Pronk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pronk in America

Pronk is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pronk surname appeared 184 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 Pronk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pronk 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 Pronk

The surname Pronk is of Dutch origin, originating in the Netherlands and neighboring regions. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries. The name Pronk is derived from the Dutch word 'pronk,' which means 'ostentation' or 'splendor,' and may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone who dressed or carried themselves in an ostentatious manner.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Pronk can be found in the Leiden Records, a collection of municipal records from the city of Leiden in the Netherlands. These records date back to the 15th century and include mentions of individuals with the surname Pronk, suggesting the name's existence during that time period.

In the 16th century, the Pronk surname appears in various Dutch records and documents, including church registers and land ownership records. One notable individual from this era was Jan Pronk, a Dutch painter and engraver born in 1505 in Amsterdam, who was known for his works depicting landscapes and biblical scenes.

During the 17th century, the name Pronk gained prominence in the Netherlands, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One of the most prominent was Cornelis Pronk (1617-1692), a Dutch Golden Age painter who specialized in portrait and genre paintings. Another noteworthy figure was Lambertus Pronk (1630-1702), a Dutch theologian and author who served as a minister in the Dutch Reformed Church.

In the 18th century, the Pronk surname continued to be widespread in the Netherlands and surrounding regions. One notable individual from this time was Gerard Pronk (1718-1767), a Dutch engraver and painter known for his works depicting landscapes, seascapes, and architectural scenes.

The 19th century saw the Pronk surname spread beyond the Netherlands, with individuals bearing the name emigrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Willem Pronk (1819-1892), a Dutch-American painter and lithographer who emigrated to the United States in the mid-19th century and became known for his landscape and genre paintings.

Throughout its history, the surname Pronk has been associated with various professions and occupations, including artists, writers, theologians, and tradespeople. While the name's origins can be traced back to the medieval period in the Netherlands, it has since gained a global presence and is found in various countries and cultures around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pronk

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

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

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