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

Proud, 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 Proud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Proud in America

Proud is the 21034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Proud surname appeared 1,250 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 Proud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Proud 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 Proud

The surname "PROUD" is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "prud," which means "proud" or "arrogant." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who exhibited a proud or haughty demeanor.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which documented the names of landowners and their tenants in various counties of England. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Walter le Prude, who was listed as a resident of Cambridgeshire in 1279.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, including "Prude," "Proude," and "Prowde," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation of the time. One notable individual from this period was John Prude, a merchant from London who was mentioned in the city's records in 1381.

The surname "PROUD" has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Proudfoot, a hamlet in Cumbria, and Proudlove, a farm in Lancashire. These place names likely originated from individuals with the surname who owned or lived in those locations.

In the 16th century, the surname continued to spread throughout England, and several notable individuals bore the name. One such person was Richard Proud, a clergyman and author who lived from 1516 to 1584. Another was John Proud, a merchant and alderman of the city of Norwich, who was born in 1545 and died in 1614.

The 17th century saw the rise of several prominent individuals with the surname "PROUD." One of the most notable was Robert Proud, a Puritan clergyman and author who lived from 1603 to 1684. He was known for his religious writings and his involvement in the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, the surname gained prominence in the American colonies. One notable individual was Ezra Proud, a merchant and landowner who lived in Pennsylvania from 1720 to 1786. He was involved in the colonial government and served as a justice of the peace.

Another significant figure from this period was Robert Proud, an English-born historian who lived from 1728 to 1813. He is best known for his two-volume work, "The History of Pennsylvania," which documented the early history of the colony.

As the centuries passed, the surname "PROUD" continued to spread throughout the English-speaking world, and it can now be found in various countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Proud

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

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

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