Explore the Family Name Prestwood
The meaning of Prestwood
English (Shropshire and Lincolnshire): habitational name from any of several places called from Middle English prest, pri(e)st ‘priest’ + wode ‘wood’ (Old English prēost, wudu).
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How common is the last name Prestwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Prestwood has experienced minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,469th in popularity among all American surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 23,019th — a decrease of approximately 7.22%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 1,135 to 1,110, representing a decline of around 2.2%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Prestwood per 100,000 inhabitants also dropped by 9.52% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,469 | #23,019 | -7.22% |
| Count | 1,135 | 1,110 | -2.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.38 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prestwood
The ethnic identity of people bearing the surname Prestwood also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identified as White, although this percentage did witness a slight drop from 92.07% to 90.18%. Interestingly, the portion identifying as Hispanic saw significant growth, increasing from 0.79% to 2.43%, a change of more than 207%. Those identifying as Black declined from 4.93% to 3.96%, while those claiming two or more races increased from 1.41% to 1.89%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was 0.79% in 2000 but was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.07% | 90.18% | -2.05% |
| Black | 4.93% | 3.96% | -19.68% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 2.43% | 207.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.89% | 34.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |