Explore the Family Name Pressey
How common is the last name Pressey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pressey has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,892 in terms of surname prevalence, but by 2010 the rank had dropped to 27,110, indicating a decrease of about 8.91%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 938 in 2000 to 893 in 2010, showing a drop of approximately 4.8%. The proportion of individuals with the Pressey surname among every 100,000 people also declined by 14.29%, from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,892 | #27,110 | -8.91% |
| Count | 938 | 893 | -4.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.3 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pressey
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pressey as well. A notable change occurred in the Hispanic category, which saw an increase of 75% from 1.60% in 2000 to 2.80% in 2010. The category of two or more ethnicities also increased by 28.13%, from 1.92% in 2000 to 2.46% in 2010. The proportion of White individuals with this surname slightly increased by 2.29% from 61.09% in 2000 to 62.49% in 2010. In contrast, there was a decrease of 9.92% in the Black category from 35.18% in 2000 to 31.69% in 2010. No change was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.09% | 62.49% | 2.29% |
| Black | 35.18% | 31.69% | -9.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.8% | 75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 2.46% | 28.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |