Explore the Family Name Presas
The meaning of Presas
Galician: plural form of Presa.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Presas in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Presas has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,640th in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to 31,790th, marking a 15.54% increase. The number of people with this surname also grew from 556 in 2000 to 726 in 2010, which represents a 30.58% upswing. The proportion of people with the surname Presas per 100,000 individuals likewise rose by 19.05%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,640 | #31,790 | 15.54% |
| Count | 556 | 726 | 30.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.25 | 19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Presas
The Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Presas reveals some shifts as well. In 2000, the majority of individuals holding the surname Presas identified as Hispanic (88.31%), with smaller percentages identifying as White (7.73%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.24%). By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic had risen slightly to 90.91%, while the proportions of those identifying as White and Asian/Pacific Islander decreased to 5.79% and 2.34% respectively. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" appeared in 2010 with 0.69%, where there had been no such designation in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.31% | 90.91% | 2.94% |
| White | 7.73% | 5.79% | -25.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.24% | 2.34% | -27.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |