Explore the Family Name Prestia
The meaning of Prestia
Italian (southern; Prestìa): habitational name from any of the places called Prestia, for example in Catanzaro province, from Old French prestrie ‘priest’s office’, possibly denoting the agricultural property of a priest. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mirella, Carmine, Gino, Giovanni, Rocco, Vincenzo, Domenic, Enzo, Luigi, Marco, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Prestia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Prestia ranked 29,662 in popularity in the year 2000 and slightly dropped to 29,822 by 2010, indicating a minor change of -0.54 percent. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 749 to 788 during the same period, exhibiting a growth rate of 5.21 percent. The proportion per 100k people also slightly decreased from 0.28 to 0.27, marking a -3.57 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,662 | #29,822 | -0.54% |
| Count | 749 | 788 | 5.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prestia
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Prestia, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White, with 95.73 percent in 2000 and 93.53 percent in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 2.30 percent over the decade. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.80 percent to 4.06 percent between 2000 and 2010, a 45.00 percent growth. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a significant increase from 0.80 to 1.65, marking a substantial change of 106.25 percent. No individuals with the surname Prestia identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 93.53% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 4.06% | 45% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.65% | 106.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |