Explore the Family Name Present
The meaning of Present
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from Yiddish presente ‘gift’ (see 1 above). 2. In some cases possibly also French (Présent): from Old French présent ‘gift’, presumably a nickname for a much-wanted child.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Present in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Present" decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 66,676th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 72,332nd. Similarly, the count of people carrying this surname also showed a slight decline from 277 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, representing a decrease of 2.89%. The proportion of individuals with the surname "Present" per 100k also saw a decrease of 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #72,332 | -8.48% |
| Count | 277 | 269 | -2.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Present
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most bearers of the surname "Present" identify as White. However, there has been a shift in the ethnic identity associated with this surname from 2000 to 2010. While the percentage of Whites with this surname decreased by 4.87%, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Black, from 1.81% in 2000 to 5.95% in 2010. Additionally, although no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, 1.86% did so in 2010. There were no changes in the percentages of individuals identifying as Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 90.33% | -4.87% |
| Black | 1.81% | 5.95% | 228.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |