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

Preskitt, 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 Preskitt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Preskitt in America

Preskitt is the 80926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Preskitt surname appeared 234 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 Preskitt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Preskitt 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 Preskitt

The surname Preskitt is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "preost" meaning priest and "cot" meaning cottage or dwelling. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a cottage belonging to a priest or church.

The earliest known records of the Preskitt name can be found in the county of Yorkshire, where it appears in various forms such as Prestcote, Prestcott, and Preskitt. One of the earliest recorded instances is in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a landowner named Robertus de Prestcote is listed as holding lands in the West Riding of Yorkshire.

In the 13th century, a family bearing the Preskitt name was recorded as residing in the village of Prestcott, which is located in the parish of Tong, near Bradford in West Yorkshire. This village likely took its name from the same origins as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the two.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Preskitt surname. One of the earliest was Sir John Preskitt (c. 1450-1520), a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry who served as a member of Parliament for Yorkshire during the reign of King Henry VIII.

Another prominent figure was William Preskitt (1604-1668), a Puritan clergyman and author who was a staunch supporter of the Parliamentary cause during the English Civil War. He authored several theological works and served as a chaplain in the New Model Army under Oliver Cromwell.

In the 18th century, Samuel Preskitt (1721-1792) was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He served as the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge and was a member of the Royal Society.

More recently, the name has been associated with the arts. Elizabeth Preskitt (1892-1966) was a celebrated English actress and playwright who performed on the London stage and appeared in several films during the early 20th century. Her contemporary, Joseph Preskitt (1897-1979), was a renowned painter known for his landscape and portrait works, which captured the rural beauty of the English countryside.

Throughout its history, the Preskitt surname has maintained a strong connection to its English roots, particularly in the northern regions of Yorkshire and Lancashire. While variations in spelling have occurred over time, the name has endured as a testament to its rich heritage and the significant contributions made by those who have carried it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Preskitt

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

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

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