Explore the Family Name Preto
The meaning of Preto
Portuguese and Galician: nickname from preto ‘black’, applied to a dark-haired or dark-skinned man (see Prieto).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Preto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Preto has witnessed a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,143rd, but by 2010, it had fallen to 78,821st, marking a decline of approximately 10.79%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also fell slightly from 256 to 242, a reduction of around 5.47%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Preto per 100,000 decreased by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #78,821 | -10.79% |
| Count | 256 | 242 | -5.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Preto
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Preto, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White and Hispanic. In 2000, approximately 78.13% of Pretos identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 80.17% by 2010. However, the percentage of Pretos identifying as Hispanic reduced from 19.14% to 17.77% over the same period. The census data indicated no change in the small number of Pretos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at zero throughout.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.13% | 80.17% | 2.61% |
| Hispanic | 19.14% | 17.77% | -7.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |