Explore the Family Name Prebble
The meaning of Prebble
English (Kent): variant of Preble. This is the more common spelling in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Prebble in the United States?
The surname Prebble saw a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Prebble ranked 65,668th and dropped to a rank of 77,788 by 2010, a change of -18.46%. The count also decreased from 282 to 246 during this period, representing a decline of -12.77%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by -20.0%, going from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #77,788 | -18.46% |
| Count | 282 | 246 | -12.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prebble
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Prebble remained largely consistent between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages of 88.30% in 2000 and a slight increase to 88.62% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black rose slightly from 5.32% to 5.69%. Those indicating they were of two or more races experienced a decrease from 2.84% to 2.44%. There was no change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, which all remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.3% | 88.62% | 0.36% |
| Black | 5.32% | 5.69% | 6.95% |
| Two or More Races | 2.84% | 2.44% | -14.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |