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UK surname

Prus

A surname associated with Prussia, formerly a region of Germany.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Prus surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 155, ranked #23,197, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Dover, Wealden and Nottingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Prus is 155 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 15400.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

155

2016, ranked #23,197

Peak year

2016

155 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Prus had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 155 in 2016, ranked #23,197.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 11 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Prus surname distribution map

The map shows where the Prus surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Prus surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Prus over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 11 #32,452
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 5 #33,939
1997 modern 52 #32,444
1998 modern 52 #32,732
1999 modern 48 #33,233
2000 modern 51 #32,999
2001 modern 53 #32,674
2002 modern 59 #32,468
2003 modern 58 #32,619
2004 modern 73 #31,403
2005 modern 81 #30,740
2006 modern 102 #27,926
2007 modern 109 #27,253
2008 modern 121 #25,785
2009 modern 115 #27,207
2010 modern 129 #25,900
2011 modern 130 #25,547
2012 modern 146 #23,681
2013 modern 151 #23,529
2014 modern 147 #24,177
2015 modern 151 #23,613
2016 modern 155 #23,197

Geography

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Where Prus' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Dover, Wealden, Nottingham, Babergh and Wandsworth. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Dover 011 Dover
2 Wealden 014 Wealden
3 Nottingham 013 Nottingham
4 Babergh 007 Babergh
5 Wandsworth 010 Wandsworth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Prus

These lists show first names that appear often with the Prus surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Prus

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Prus, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Prus surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Prus household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Prus is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Prus is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Prus falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Prus is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Prus, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Prus

The surname PRUS originates from the Polish language and is believed to have its roots in the region of modern-day Poland, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Polish word "prusz," which means a person from Prussia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PRUS surname can be traced back to the 13th century in a medieval Polish document, where it was spelled as "Prus." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who hailed from the historical region of Prussia, which was once part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

During the 14th century, the PRUS surname appeared in several historical records, including a registry of landowners in the Masovian region of central Poland. This indicates that families bearing this surname had established themselves as prominent figures in the area.

In the 16th century, a notable individual named Jan PRUS (1510-1572) was a renowned Polish poet and writer who contributed significantly to the development of Polish literature during the Renaissance period.

Another notable bearer of the PRUS surname was Bolesław PRUS (1847-1912), a celebrated Polish novelist, journalist, and writer whose real name was Aleksander Głowacki. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Polish literature and is renowned for his novels such as "The Doll" and "The New Woman."

The PRUS surname also has connections to the historical region of Prussia, which was once part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth before becoming a part of the Kingdom of Prussia and later, the German Empire. The name may have originated from individuals who migrated from this region or had ties to it.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Michał PRUS (1726-1799) was a Polish military officer and statesman who played a crucial role in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's defense against foreign invaders during the Partitions of Poland.

Another notable individual with the PRUS surname was Kazimierz PRUS (1888-1954), a Polish military officer and politician who served as the Minister of Military Affairs in the Second Polish Republic during the interwar period.

While the PRUS surname is predominantly associated with Poland and its historical regions, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchanges over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Prus families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Prus surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Monmouthshire leads with 1 Prus' recorded in 1881 and an index of 142.86x.

County Total Index
Monmouthshire 1 142.86x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Abergavenny in Monmouthshire leads with 1 Prus' recorded in 1881 and an index of 3333.33x.

Place Total Index
Abergavenny 1 3333.33x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Prus surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
James 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Prus households.

Occupation Count
Farm Labourer 1

FAQ

Prus surname: questions and answers

How common was the Prus surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Prus surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Prus surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 155 in 2016. That gives Prus a modern rank of #23,197.

What does the Prus surname mean?

A surname associated with Prussia, formerly a region of Germany.

What does the Prus map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Prus bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.