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

Prescod, 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 Prescod surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Prescod in America

Prescod is the 30946th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Prescod surname appeared 751 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 Prescod.

We can also compare 2010 data for Prescod 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 Prescod

The surname PRESCOD is of English origin, originating in the county of Gloucestershire during the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "preost" meaning priest and "cot" meaning cottage or small dwelling, suggesting the name may have referred to a priest's residence or cottage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, which mention a Richard Prestcote. This is likely an early spelling variation of the surname PRESCOD. Other early spellings include Prestcote and Prescott.

The PRESCOD surname has been linked to several locations in Gloucestershire, including the village of Preston, which was historically known as "Prestes-tun" or "Priest's Town." This suggests that the name may have initially identified someone from that area or associated with the local clergy.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, there are references to "Prestecote" in Gloucestershire, which could be a precursor to the PRESCOD surname. However, it is unclear if these entries directly relate to the surname's origins.

One notable individual with the surname PRESCOD was William Prescod (c. 1450 - 1521), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He is known to have owned properties in the area and was involved in local affairs.

Another historical figure bearing the name was Sir John Prescod (c. 1570 - 1646), a member of the English gentry and a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire during the reign of King Charles I.

In the 17th century, records show a John Prescod (1610 - 1682) who served as a Justice of the Peace in Gloucestershire and played a role in local administration.

During the 18th century, a notable individual named Thomas Prescod (1726 - 1798) was a successful merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire. He was also involved in local politics and held various positions within the county.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the PRESCOD surname was Sir Henry Prescod (1824 - 1899), a British military officer who served in the Crimean War and was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery.

While the PRESCOD surname originated in Gloucestershire, it has since spread to other parts of England and beyond, with variations in spelling and pronunciation occurring over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Prescod

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

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

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