Explore the Family Name Prevo
The meaning of Prevo
English (Devon; of French origin): variant of Prevost. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Prevo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Prevo has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the name rose by 7.91% from 29,840 in 2000 to 27,481 in 2010. Moreover, the number of people bearing the surname rose by 18.03%, from 743 in 2000 to 877 in 2010. This represents a proportional increase per 100,000 people by 7.14% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,840 | #27,481 | 7.91% |
| Count | 743 | 877 | 18.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.3 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prevo
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals several shifts over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased slightly from 69.58% in 2000 to 64.31% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of those who identify as Black increased by 15.26% from 25.03% to 28.85%. Notably, there was a significant rise in the representation of individuals with Hispanic ethnicity, with a growth of 117.9% over the ten years. However, the proportion of people identifying with two or more races saw a decline, dropping by 26.45%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity among those bearing the surname Prevo.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.58% | 64.31% | -7.57% |
| Black | 25.03% | 28.85% | 15.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 3.53% | 117.9% |
| Two or More Races | 3.1% | 2.28% | -26.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |