Explore the Family Name Presson
The meaning of Presson
1. English (Cheshire and Lancashire): variant of Preston. 2. French: occupational name for a presser of wine or oil, from a derivative of presser ‘to press’.
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How common is the last name Presson in the United States?
The surname Presson has experienced a slight decline in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Presson was ranked as the 12,657th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 13,418th position — a decrease of 6.01 percent. Despite its drop in ranking, the actual number of individuals bearing the surname increased slightly from 2,241 in 2000 to 2,271 in 2010, demonstrating a 1.34 percent increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,657 | #13,418 | -6.01% |
| Count | 2,241 | 2,271 | 1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.77 | -7.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Presson
When examining ethnic identity attached to the Presson surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 94.24 percent in 2000 to 91.81 percent in 2010. There were significant increases in those identifying as Hispanic (78.45 percent increase), Black (41.38 percent increase), and those belonging to two or more races (44.74 percent increase). Conversely, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a modest increase of 20 percent, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a dip of 18.52 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.24% | 91.81% | -2.58% |
| Black | 2.9% | 4.1% | 41.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.07% | 78.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.1% | 44.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.48% | 20% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0.44% | -18.52% |