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

President, 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 President surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of President in America

President is the 27059th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The President surname appeared 895 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 President.

We can also compare 2010 data for President 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 President

The surname PRESIDENT is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "president," which means "presiding over" or "ruling." This name likely arose during the medieval period in France, and was initially used as an occupational surname for individuals who held positions of authority or leadership within various organizations or government bodies.

The earliest recorded instances of the PRESIDENT surname can be traced back to the 13th century in France, where it appears in various historical records and manuscripts. One notable example is found in the "Livre des Métiers," a 13th-century document that recorded the trades and occupations of Paris residents, which includes several individuals with the surname PRESIDENT.

During the 14th century, the PRESIDENT surname began to spread beyond France, as French officials and administrators were appointed to positions of authority in other regions. For instance, records from the Channel Islands, which were under English rule but heavily influenced by French culture, show instances of the PRESIDENT surname during this time.

In the 15th century, the PRESIDENT surname gained prominence in certain regions of France, particularly in the northern areas around Paris and Normandy. One notable figure from this era was Jean PRESIDENT (1410-1472), a French jurist and legal scholar who served as the President of the Parliament of Paris.

As the PRESIDENT surname spread throughout Europe, it also underwent various spelling variations and adaptations based on local languages and dialects. For example, in Spain, the surname appeared as "Presidente," while in Italy, it was recorded as "Presidente" or "Presidenti."

Other notable individuals with the PRESIDENT surname include:

1. Jacques PRESIDENT (1550-1628), a French Protestant theologian and philosopher.
2. Pierre PRESIDENT (1598-1670), a French lawyer and historian.
3. Émile PRESIDENT (1795-1875), a French politician and diplomat.
4. Émile PRESIDENT (1844-1925), a French painter and illustrator.
5. Henri PRESIDENT (1868-1946), a French novelist and playwright.

While the PRESIDENT surname has maintained a presence throughout Europe and various parts of the world, it is important to note that this report focuses solely on the historical origins and early development of the surname, rather than modern census data or recent usage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name President

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

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

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