Explore the Family Name Pree
The meaning of Pree
1. North German: probably a metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German prēn ‘sharp pointed tool, awl’. 2. German: possibly also a habitational name from Prehna, Thuringia. 3. Dutch (Du Pree): of French origin; see Dupre, compare 3 below. 4. French (Prée): from the feminine form of Pré, a topographic name for someone who lived by a meadow, from Old French pray, French pré ‘meadow’ (from Latin pratum). Compare Lapree.
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How common is the last name Pree in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pree has seen a rise in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 40,265th in terms of frequency and by 2010, it had risen to the 37,391st spot, marking an increase of approximately 7.14%. The count for this surname also increased from 512 in 2000 to 596 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 16.41%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals bearing the surname Pree per 100,000 people grew by 5.26% from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #37,391 | 7.14% |
| Count | 512 | 596 | 16.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pree
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there was a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pree between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identified as Black decreased slightly from 68.36% in 2000 to 65.94% in 2010, while the percentage of those identified as White decreased from 27.54% to 24.66% in the same period. Notably, there was an appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander affiliation in 2010, which was not present in 2000. Additionally, the percentage of individuals who identify with two or more races increased by 28.75%, from 3.13% in 2000 to 4.03% in 2010. There were no changes in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 68.36% | 65.94% | -3.54% |
| White | 27.54% | 24.66% | -10.46% |
| Two or More Races | 3.13% | 4.03% | 28.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |