Explore the Family Name Preacher
The meaning of Preacher
English: nickname from Middle English prech(e)our ‘preacher’ (Anglo-Norman French prechur, Old French precheor), perhaps a derogatory reference to a moralizing person, although the name was sometimes used to refer to Dominican friars.
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How common is the last name Preacher in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Preacher' saw minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Preacher' ranked 54,020th in popularity and slightly decreased to a rank of 54,418 by 2010, indicating a decline of less than 1%. The count of individuals with this surname rose from 358 to 379 during this period, which represents an increase of approximately 6%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #54,418 | -0.74% |
| Count | 358 | 379 | 5.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Preacher
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Preacher.' Between 2000 and 2010, there were no reported instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or those who identify with two or more races. For individuals who identify as white, there was a slight decrease of nearly 6% in the use of this surname, while the Hispanic community showed a new emergence of this surname in 2010. The Black community saw an increase of nearly 10% in the usage of 'Preacher,' while the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities noted a significant decrease of around 29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.78% | 56.2% | -5.99% |
| Black | 31.01% | 34.04% | 9.77% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.7% | 4.75% | -29.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |