Find out how popular the last name Pree is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Pree.

Pree, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Pree surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pree in America

Pree is the 37391st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pree surname appeared 596 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Pree.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pree to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Pree

The surname PREE is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest known records dating back to the late 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "preost," meaning priest or clergyman. It is likely that the name was initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who worked in the church or had a connection to the clergy.

One of the earliest known mentions of the surname PREE can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a person named Radulfus Pree is recorded. The Pipe Rolls were financial records maintained by the English government, suggesting that the PREE family had some level of prominence or wealth during that time.

Another early reference to the name appears in the Curia Regis Rolls of 1201, which contain legal records from the royal court. These rolls mention a William Pree, indicating that the surname had already begun to spread and establish itself in different parts of England by the early 13th century.

The PREE surname is also found in some medieval manuscripts and records related to land ownership and taxation. For instance, the Feet of Fines for Essex from 1262 includes a record of a land transaction involving a John Pree. This suggests that members of the PREE family were landowners and potentially involved in agricultural pursuits.

One notable individual with the surname PREE was Sir John Pree, a 14th-century English knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War. He was born around 1320 and served under King Edward III, participating in several battles against the French. Sir John Pree's military exploits and bravery were recognized, and he was knighted on the battlefield.

Another historical figure with the PREE surname was William Pree, a 16th-century English politician and member of Parliament. He was born in 1530 and represented the borough of Southwark in the House of Commons during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, a prominent member of the PREE family was Robert Pree, a successful merchant and landowner born in 1625. He owned several estates in the county of Yorkshire and was known for his philanthropic efforts, supporting local churches and charities.

The surname PREE also has connections to various place names in England, such as Pree Green in Shropshire and Pree Hill in Staffordshire. These place names likely derived from the PREE family's presence and landholdings in those areas over the centuries.

Throughout its history, the PREE surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including clergy, knights, politicians, merchants, and landowners. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the name has endured and spread to other parts of the world over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pree

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Pree.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Pree was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Pree has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Pree was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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