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

Presgrove, 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 Presgrove surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Presgrove in America

Presgrove is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Presgrove surname appeared 195 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 Presgrove.

We can also compare 2010 data for Presgrove 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 Presgrove

The surname Presgrove has its origins in England, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "preost" meaning priest and "grāf" meaning grove or small wood, suggesting a connection to a priest's dwelling or settlement near a grove of trees.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Shropshire from 1207, where it appears as "de Prestegrove." This indicates that the name may have been derived from a place name, possibly a location where a priest resided near a grove.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Prestegrave" and "Presgrove," reflecting the evolution of spelling over time. It is worth noting that surnames were not standardized until much later, often leading to multiple spellings of the same name.

The Presgrove name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded was Sir John Presgrove, a knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 during the Hundred Years' War between England and France.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure bearing the name was William Presgrove (1508-1573), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He was known for his philanthropic efforts, contributing to the establishment of several almshouses and charitable institutions in the region.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Captain Thomas Presgrove (1620-1679) served in the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell. He fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644.

Another notable individual was Elizabeth Presgrove (1674-1738), a renowned midwife who practiced in London during the early 18th century. Her expertise and compassionate care were widely recognized, and she was sought after by many wealthy families in the city.

In the 19th century, Sir Henry Presgrove (1824-1902) made significant contributions to the field of engineering. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several bridges and railways across England, including the iconic Forth Bridge in Scotland.

While the Presgrove surname has its roots in England, over the centuries it has spread to other parts of the world, with descendants bearing the name found in various countries today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Presgrove

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

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

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