Explore the Family Name Presti
The meaning of Presti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Presto. Compare Lo Presti. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Sal, Pasquale, Biagio, Carmello, Carmelo, Francesco, Gasper, Giovanni, Nino, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Presti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the last name Presti saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,406th most popular surname in the United States with approximately 1,139 people holding the name. By 2010, its rank dropped to 23,205th with a count of 1,099 people, representing a 3.51% decrease. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population also fell by 11.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,406 | #23,205 | -8.4% |
| Count | 1,139 | 1,099 | -3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.37 | -11.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Presti
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Presti surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 94.73% in 2000 to 92.99% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic noted a significant increase, rising from 2.63% in 2000 to 4.64% in 2010. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races showed a decrease of 7.59%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.73% | 92.99% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 4.64% | 76.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.73% | -7.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 0.73% | -7.59% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |