Explore the Family Name Pressel
The meaning of Pressel
German: habitational name from Pressel near Torgau, Saxony.
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How common is the last name Pressel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Pressel" experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 39,617th most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010, it fell to the 42,237th position, reflecting a -6.61% change. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 522 in 2000 to 514 in 2010, marking a -1.53% change. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also declined by -10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #42,237 | -6.61% |
| Count | 522 | 514 | -1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pressel
From the perspective of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals bearing the surname "Pressel" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage decreased somewhat from 98.85% in 2000 to 97.08% in 2010. An interesting development is that in 2010, 1.56% of those with the surname Pressel identified as belonging to two or more ethnic backgrounds, a category not represented in the 2000 census data. The remaining categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no significant changes during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.85% | 97.08% | -1.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |