Explore the Family Name Priestman
The meaning of Priestman
English: occupational name meaning ‘servant of the priest’, from Middle English prest (Old English prēost) + man ‘man, servant’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Priestman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Priestman has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname held a rank of 122,534 which dropped to 130,610 by 2010, reflecting a change of -6.59%. During this period, however, the count of individuals bearing the surname remained consistent at 130. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010, indicating a 20% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #122,534 | #130,610 | -6.59% |
| Count | 130 | 130 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Priestman
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Priestman, it's noteworthy that there were no recorded changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The White category accounted for the vast majority of individuals with this surname, although there was a minor decrease in this percentage from 97.69% in 2000 to 96.92% in 2010. This represents a decline of just 0.79% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 96.92% | -0.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |