Explore the Family Name Pressly
The meaning of Pressly
English and Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of Priestley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pressly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pressly has witnessed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Pressly ranked 36,630 in terms of frequency among all surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to 37,288, representing a decline of 1.8%. Despite this decline in rank, the overall count for the name increased from 576 in 2000 to 598 in 2010, showing an increment of 3.82%. However, when we look at the proportion per 100k people, there is a small decline of 4.76%, dropping from 0.21 to 0.2 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,630 | #37,288 | -1.8% |
| Count | 576 | 598 | 3.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pressly
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pressly, also according to the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly tied to the White community. In 2000, about 88.72% of individuals with the Pressly surname identified as White, which increased to 90.13% by 2010. The Hispanic community saw a significant growth rate of 54.02%, rising from 1.74% to 2.68%, while the Black community experienced a decrease from 7.64% to 5.02%. The data showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. It's worth noting that in 2010, some individuals identified with two or more races, accounting for 1.67% of the Presslys.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.72% | 90.13% | 1.59% |
| Black | 7.64% | 5.02% | -34.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.68% | 54.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.87% | 0% | 0% |