Explore the Family Name Presser
The meaning of Presser
1. English: nickname from Middle English prestr(e), prester ‘priest’ (Anglo-Norman French prestre, prestir), either for an ordained priest or for someone of priestly bearing or manners. 2. German: nickname for a bully or tyrant, from an agent noun derivative of pressen ‘to oppress’. 3. German: occupational name for a wine grower or owner of an oil mill, from Middle High German pressen ‘to press’. 4. Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for someone who did ironing, from Yiddish pres ‘flat iron’ + the agent noun suffix -er. Some characteristic forenames: German Detlef, Dieter, Helmut, Kurt, Lothar, Reinhold. Jewish Leiser, Bina, Hyman.
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How common is the last name Presser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Presser" saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Presser" was ranked 20,898 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it fell to 23,238, marking an 11.2% drop in rank. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 1,174 in 2000 to 1,097 in 2010, reflecting a 6.56% decline. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named 'Presser' per 100,000 declined by 15.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,898 | #23,238 | -11.2% |
| Count | 1,174 | 1,097 | -6.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.37 | -15.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Presser
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname "Presser," the Decennial U.S. Census data points to some shifts over these ten years. The majority identifying as White remained nearly steady, at 94.12% in 2000 and rising slightly to 94.71% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic experienced a marginal decrease, moving from 3.32% in 2000 to 3.28% in 2010. Notably, the census recorded no Pressers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, those identifying as Black appeared for the first time in 2010, making up 0.73% of the Pressers. Finally, those claiming two or more races dropped significantly from 1.62% in 2000 to 1.00% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.12% | 94.71% | 0.63% |
| Hispanic | 3.32% | 3.28% | -1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1% | -38.27% |
| Black | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |