Explore the Family Name Prezioso
The meaning of Prezioso
Italian: from the adjective prezioso ‘valuable, precious, inestimable’, applied as a nickname and also as a personal name. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Franco, Antonio, Canio, Carmine, Constantino, Domenica, Fausto, Giovanni, Luigi, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Prezioso in the United States?
The surname Prezioso holds a rank of popularity in the United States based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name was ranked 28,088th in terms of popularity and it slightly dropped to 28,587th in 2010, making for a change of -1.78%. However, the count of people bearing this surname increased from 803 in 2000 to 834 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 3.86%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with the surname Prezioso per 100k individuals decreased by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,088 | #28,587 | -1.78% |
| Count | 803 | 834 | 3.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prezioso
With regard to the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Prezioso surname, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of bearers were identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, maintaining a constant proportion of 96.64%. The number of people who identified as belonging to two or more races decreased significantly from 1.49% in 2000 to 0.84% in 2010, showing a decrease of 43.62%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.49% to 1.92%, marking a growth of 28.86%. There were no recorded individuals with the Prezioso surname that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 96.64% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 1.92% | 28.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 0.84% | -43.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |