Explore the Family Name Preast
The meaning of Preast
1. Altered form of English Priest. 2. Variant of Preas, with excrescent -t, an Americanized form of German Pries.
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How common is the last name Preast in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Preast is not very common in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 49,471st in popularity and slipped slightly to 52,169th by 2010, representing a decrease of 5.45 percent. The number of people carrying this name also declined marginally during this decade, from 399 to 398. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Preast per 100,000 population dropped by 13.33 percent, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #52,169 | -5.45% |
| Count | 399 | 398 | -0.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Preast
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that almost all bearers of the surname Preast identify as White. In 2000, about 97.49 percent of Preasts were White, decreasing slightly to 96.73 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the small proportion who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000 disappeared completely by 2010, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or Black remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 96.73% | -0.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |