Explore the Family Name Precht
The meaning of Precht
South German (Bavaria and Austria): variant of Brecht.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Precht in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Precht had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 34,799 out of all surnames in the United States, and by 2010, that ranking had dropped to 36,525. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased slightly, from 614 in 2000 to 612 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Precht per 100k also saw a dip of about 8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,799 | #36,525 | -4.96% |
| Count | 614 | 612 | -0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Precht
The ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Precht chiefly identifies as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 95.77% of those with the Precht last name identified as White, which increased to approximately 96.90% by 2010. Fewer individuals identified as Hispanic in 2010 (1.31%) compared to 2000 (2.12%), indicating a decline of 38.21%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races remained nearly constant at around 1.3%. There were no registered instances of Prechts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 96.9% | 1.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.31% | 0.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 1.31% | -38.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |