Explore the Family Name Preisinger
The meaning of Preisinger
German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Preising in Bavaria or Austria, or in the case of Alemannic bearers of the name from Swiss German Brisinckon near Zurich (today Brisecken).
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How common is the last name Preisinger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Preisinger slipped in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held rank 79,394, but by 2010, the rank had dropped to 86,005, a decrease of 8.33%. The count of people bearing the surname also declined during this period, from 223 to 217, marking a slight decrease of 2.69%. The proportion of Preisingers per 100,000 people was 0.08 in 2000, which reduced to 0.07 by 2010, indicating a drop of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #86,005 | -8.33% |
| Count | 223 | 217 | -2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Preisinger
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Preisinger in 2000 and 2010 shows little change. In both years, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of Two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. The majority of people with the surname identified as White, with a proportion of 97.76% in 2000 and 97.24% in 2010, showing a marginal decrease of 0.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 97.24% | -0.53% |
| 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 | 0% | 0% | 0% |