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

Prophète, 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 Prophète surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Prophète in America

Prophète is the 21439th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Prophète surname appeared 1,219 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 Prophète.

We can also compare 2010 data for Prophète 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 Prophète

The surname PROPHETE has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the French word "prophète," which means "prophet" in English. This name was likely given to those who were considered to have prophetic abilities or were associated with religious or spiritual teachings.

One of the earliest records of the PROPHETE surname can be found in the historic French town of Montpellier, dating back to the 13th century. The name appeared in various documents and manuscripts from that region, indicating its prevalence among the local population.

During the Renaissance period, the surname PROPHETE gained further prominence in France. One notable individual bearing this name was Jean PROPHETE, a French theologian and author who lived between 1450 and 1520. His works on religious subjects and biblical interpretations were widely read and influential at the time.

In the 17th century, the PROPHETE surname spread to other parts of Europe, particularly in regions with strong French influence. One significant figure was Pierre PROPHETE, a French-born Huguenot (Protestant) who fled religious persecution and settled in England around 1685. He and his descendants contributed to the growth of the PROPHETE surname in Britain.

Another notable bearer of the PROPHETE name was Marie-Thérèse PROPHETE, a French Catholic nun who lived from 1720 to 1798. She was known for her piety and charitable works, and her life was celebrated in various religious texts and biographies.

As the PROPHETE surname continued to spread across Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world through emigration and exploration. One such example is Jacques PROPHETE, a French explorer and navigator who accompanied several expeditions to the Americas in the late 18th century, contributing to the mapping and exploration of the new territories.

While the PROPHETE surname has its roots in France, it has since been adopted by individuals of various backgrounds and nationalities, with each generation adding to its rich history and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Prophète

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

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

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