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

Preslar, 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 Preslar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Preslar in America

Preslar is the 21330th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Preslar surname appeared 1,228 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 Preslar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Preslar 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 Preslar

The surname Preslar is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Presler," which referred to someone who pressed or flattened cloth, such as a fuller or presser of fabric. This occupation was an important one in the textile industry that thrived in many German towns and villages during that time period.

One of the earliest known references to the name Preslar can be found in the records of the town of Nuremberg, dating back to the late 14th century. A man named Hans Presler is listed as a resident of the city in 1387, suggesting that the name had already been established by that point.

As the name spread throughout Germany and surrounding regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Presler, Preslare, and Pressler. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping that were common in those times.

One notable individual with the surname Preslar was Johann Preslar, a German composer and organist who lived from 1677 to 1737. He served as the court organist for the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg and composed several sacred works, including masses and motets.

Another figure of historical significance was Friedrich Preslar, a German philosopher and educator who lived from 1809 to 1879. He served as a professor at the University of Tübingen and made significant contributions to the fields of ethics and pedagogy.

In the 19th century, the name Preslar also gained recognition through the work of Gustav Preslar, a German philologist and historian who lived from 1825 to 1892. He specialized in the study of ancient Greek and Roman texts and authored several influential works on classical literature and history.

While the name Preslar has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America and parts of Europe. However, it remains relatively uncommon, and references to individuals bearing this surname in historical records are somewhat sparse compared to more widespread surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Preslar

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

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

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