Explore the Family Name Preller
The meaning of Preller
1. German: nickname for a loud or noisy person, from an agent noun derived from Middle High German brellen, prellen ‘to yell, bawl’, or ‘to rush forward’, in some cases used for penis. 2. South German: variant of Prell. Some characteristic forenames: German Alfons, Arno.
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How common is the last name Preller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Preller has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 76,465th in popularity and fell to 86,314th by 2010, showing a change of -12.88%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 234 in 2000 to 216 in 2010, a drop of -7.69%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Preller per 100,000 decreased by 22.22%, from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #86,314 | -12.88% |
| Count | 234 | 216 | -7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Preller
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Preller identify as White. In 2000, 95.73% of Prellers identified as White, which increased slightly to 97.22% in 2010. There was no recorded change in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 97.22% | 1.56% |
| 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% |