Explore the Family Name Presnell
The meaning of Presnell
English (Kent): variant of Priestnall, a habitational name apparently from a lost or unidentified place or places called from Middle English prestene (a weak genitive plural of prest(e), pri(e)st ‘priest’) + hale ‘nook’. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Presnell in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Presnell saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 7,535th most popular and held a count of 4,071 people bearing the surname. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 8,168th and the count dropped marginally to 4,058, demonstrating a change of -8.4% in rank and a decrease of -0.32% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by -8.61%, moving from 1.51 in 2000 to 1.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,535 | #8,168 | -8.4% |
| Count | 4,071 | 4,058 | -0.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.51 | 1.38 | -8.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Presnell
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts for individuals with the surname Presnell between 2000 and 2010. The largest increase was seen among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, going from 0.17% to 0.30%, and those identifying with two or more races, which increased from 0.88% to 1.55%. During the same period, the percentage who identified as White marginally decreased from 96.07% to 94.97%. Hispanic representation increased from 0.91% to 1.33%, while the percentage of Black individuals also saw an increase, moving from 1.06% to 1.21%. The group identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a decrease from 0.91% to 0.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 94.97% | -1.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.55% | 76.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.33% | 46.15% |
| Black | 1.06% | 1.21% | 14.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.91% | 0.64% | -29.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.17% | 0.3% | 76.47% |