Explore the Family Name Preheim
The meaning of Preheim
German: habitational name from an unidentified place. This is one of the German surnames that became established in southern Russia (in what is now Ukraine) in the 19th century.
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How common is the last name Preheim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Preheim saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Preheim ranked 47,838th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had climbed to 46,037th place, reflecting a change of 3.76%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 416 in 2000 to 463 in 2010, amounting to an 11.3% growth. The proportion of people named Preheim per 100,000 also rose by 6.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #46,037 | 3.76% |
| Count | 416 | 463 | 11.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Preheim
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that the majority of those bearing the surname Preheim identified as white in both 2000 (98.08%) and 2010 (95.46%), though the percentage decreased slightly in 2010. There was no record of any person with the Preheim surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. By 2010, however, 1.94% identified as Hispanic, and 1.30% reported belonging to two or more races. These changes suggest a modest diversification in the ethnic identity associated with the Preheim surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 95.46% | -2.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |