Explore the Family Name Pretty
The meaning of Pretty
English: nickname from Middle English pratti, prettie, pritti ‘crafty, cunning’ (Old English prættig, prettig). Compare Pratt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pretty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Pretty" has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,562nd most popular, and by 2010, it moved up to 26,975th. The count of people with this surname also increased by 9.23%, with 823 individuals in 2000 and 899 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 3.23% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,562 | #26,975 | 2.13% |
| Count | 823 | 899 | 9.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pretty
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname "Pretty," the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. White individuals held the majority in both years, although with a decrease of 4.77%. Individuals identifying as Black maintained the second-highest percentage with 24.30% in 2000 and 24.03% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname increased by 46.59%, while those identifying with two or more races saw a 53.21% increase. Additionally, there were recorded numbers for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in 2010, which were not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.74% | 66.41% | -4.77% |
| Black | 24.3% | 24.03% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 4.25% | 6.23% | 46.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.67% | 53.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |