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

Preite, 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 Preite surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Preite in America

Preite is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Preite surname appeared 178 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 Preite.

We can also compare 2010 data for Preite 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 Preite

The surname Preite is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "praetor," which referred to a high-ranking magistrate or official in ancient Roman times.

Early records suggest that the name was initially spelled as "Preitore" or "Praetore," reflecting its Latin roots. Over time, the spelling evolved to the modern form of "Preite" as it spread across different regions of Italy.

One of the earliest documented references to the Preite name can be found in the Florentine archives from the late 14th century, where a certain Guido Preitore is mentioned as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Florence.

In the 15th century, the Preite family gained prominence in the town of Perugia, located in the Umbria region. Historical records indicate that a branch of the family, led by Niccolò Preite, played a significant role in the local politics and governance of Perugia during this period.

Notable individuals bearing the Preite surname include Girolamo Preite (1560-1628), a renowned Renaissance painter from Perugia whose works can be found in various churches and art galleries across Italy. Another prominent figure was Ludovico Preite (1680-1752), a celebrated architect who was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Rome and the surrounding areas.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Preite (1818-1892) made a name for himself as a respected jurist and legal scholar, authoring several influential treatises on Italian civil law.

More recently, Vincenzo Preite (1905-1985) was a highly decorated military officer who served with distinction during World War II and later became a prominent figure in the Italian armed forces.

Throughout its history, the Preite surname has maintained a strong association with the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where many families bearing this name have left their mark across various fields, including art, architecture, law, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Preite

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

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 Preite 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 Preite 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 Preite was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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