Explore the Family Name Presha
The meaning of Presha
1. African American: unexplained. 2. Americanized form of Slovenian Preša (see Presa).
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How common is the last name Presha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Presha has seen a slight increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,230th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it moved up to rank 59,171st, indicating a growth rate of approximately 1.76%. The number of individuals sporting this surname also increased from 313 in 2000 to 342 in 2010, reflecting a rise of about 9.27%. However, when considering the ratio of people with the surname Presha per 100,000 residents, there was no change, remaining steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #59,171 | 1.76% |
| Count | 313 | 342 | 9.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Presha
In terms of ethnicity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the decade. For instance, the percentage of people with the Presha surname identifying as White or Hispanic saw substantial increases between 2000 and 2010, rising by 82.59% and 82.81% respectively. On the other hand, the proportion identifying as Black decreased from 90.42% to 86.84%, a slight drop of around 3.96%. The representation of individuals identifying as two or more races also decreased, falling from 5.43% in 2000 to 4.39% in 2010. No individuals with the Presha surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.42% | 86.84% | -3.96% |
| Two or More Races | 5.43% | 4.39% | -19.15% |
| White | 2.24% | 4.09% | 82.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 3.51% | 82.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |