Explore the Family Name Pressey
The meaning of Pressey
English: from Middle English prest, pri(e)st ‘priest’ + hei(e), hai(e) ‘fence, enclosure’ (Old English prēost, (ge)hæg), probably denoting a piece of enclosed church land. The name may be topographic, for someone who lived by such a plot, or habitational, from a minor place so named, such as Priesthay Wood Farm in Wappenham, Northamptonshire.
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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% |