Explore the Family Name Premo
The meaning of Premo
Americanized form of French Primeau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Premo in the United States?
According to the Popularity table based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Premo has seen a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 13,596 in the year 2000, the name's rank dropped to 15,048 by 2010, representing a decrease of about 10.68%. The count decreased as well from 2,048 in 2000 to 1,963 in 2010, signifying a 4.15% drop. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also declined by approximately 11.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,596 | #15,048 | -10.68% |
| Count | 2,048 | 1,963 | -4.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.67 | -11.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Premo
When it comes to Ethnicity, again based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Premo surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, accounting for 90.53% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 91.80% by 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races saw increases of 12.96% and 67.81%, respectively. However, there were declines noted in other ethnic identities. The Hispanic representation fell by about 10.95%, while the Black representation nearly halved, dropping by 49.08%. There was also a 13.10% decrease in individuals who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.53% | 91.8% | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.45% | 67.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.29% | 1.99% | -13.1% |
| Black | 3.81% | 1.94% | -49.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.22% | -10.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.61% | 12.96% |