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

Propes, 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 Propes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Propes in America

Propes is the 18977th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Propes surname appeared 1,437 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 Propes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Propes 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 Propes

The surname PROPES has its origins in France, tracing back to the late 15th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "proppe," which means "neat" or "trim." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname for someone who was well-groomed or tidy in appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PROPES can be found in the Chancery Rolls of Paris from 1489, which mention a Jean Propes residing in the city. The name also appears in the municipal records of Lyon from the early 16th century, with references to a family of tanners and merchants bearing the surname.

In the 17th century, the PROPES name spread across France, with notable individuals including Pierre Propes (1612-1684), a renowned clockmaker from Besançon, and Marguerite Propes (1638-1712), a celebrated actress who performed at the Comédie-Française in Paris.

As the name traveled beyond France, it took on various spellings and adaptations. In England, the surname appeared as Proopes or Proops, with records from the late 18th century mentioning a family of that name in Yorkshire. One prominent figure was John Proops (1775-1853), a British merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the establishment of schools and hospitals in London.

During the 19th century, the PROPES name made its way to the United States, with many immigrants arriving from France and other parts of Europe. One notable American bearer of the name was Ezra Propes (1826-1901), a farmer and community leader in Ohio who played a pivotal role in the establishment of several churches and schools in his local area.

Other notable individuals with the surname PROPES include Yvonne Propes (1899-1987), a French author and poet celebrated for her works on feminism and social justice, and Hans Propes (1920-2005), a German-born architect whose designs left a lasting impact on the urban landscape of several European cities.

Throughout its history, the surname PROPES has maintained a connection to its roots, reflecting a sense of neatness, orderliness, and attention to detail – qualities that have been embodied by many of its bearers across various professions and walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Propes

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

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

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