Explore the Family Name Preziosi
The meaning of Preziosi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Prezioso. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aniello, Antonio, Dante, Luigi, Romolo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Preziosi in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Preziosi saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,187th most popular, but by 2010 it had fallen to 37,391st—a 6.26% drop. The number of individuals bearing this surname also declined slightly, with 606 people named Preziosi in 2000 and 596 in 2010, a decrease of 1.65%. The proportion of individuals named Preziosi per 100k also decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #37,391 | -6.26% |
| Count | 606 | 596 | -1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Preziosi
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Preziosi surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage did fall slightly from 98.51% to 96.64%. The percentage identifying their ethnicity as Hispanic increased significantly, rising from 1.16% in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010—representing a notable 131.03% increase. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.51% | 96.64% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.68% | 131.03% |
| 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% |