2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pressoir
A French topographic surname derived from the word for an olive or wine press.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Pressoir. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pressoir surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Pressoir in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pressoir, the largest self-reported group is Black at 74.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.5%) and White (5.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pressoir
The surname PRESSOIR is of French origin, deriving from the Old French word "pressoir," which means "wine press." This name likely originated in the late Middle Ages or Renaissance era, when many surnames were derived from occupations or objects related to one's trade.
The name PRESSOIR likely first appeared in wine-producing regions of France, particularly in areas such as Burgundy, Bordeaux, or the Loire Valley, where wine-making and grape cultivation were prominent industries. It may have been initially given as a descriptive surname to individuals who operated wine presses or were involved in the wine-making process.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname PRESSOIR can be found in the "Livre des métiers" (Book of Trades), a medieval manuscript compiled in Paris in the 13th century, which listed various professions and trades practiced in the city. This suggests that the name was already in use by the 1200s.
In the 14th century, the name PRESSOIR appeared in the "Armorial général de France" (General Armorial of France), a collection of heraldic records compiled under the order of King Charles V. This indicates that individuals bearing this surname had achieved a certain level of social status and recognition by that time.
One notable figure with the surname PRESSOIR was Jean Pressoir, a French poet and humanist who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Born around 1470, he was known for his works in Latin and his contributions to the literary circles of Renaissance France.
Another individual of note was Philippe Pressoir, a French sculptor who lived in the 17th century and was active in Paris. His works can be found adorning various churches and public buildings in the city.
In the 18th century, Jacques Pressoir, a French engraver and printmaker, gained recognition for his intricate and detailed etchings, many of which depicted scenes from classical literature and mythology.
The surname PRESSOIR can also be found in historical records from other regions of France, such as Normandy and Brittany, where variations like "Pressouyre" or "Pressoyer" were sometimes used.
Throughout its history, the name PRESSOIR has maintained its connection to the wine-making tradition and agricultural roots of France, reflecting the occupational origins of many surnames from that era.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pressoir
Among Census respondents with the surname Pressoir, the largest self-reported group is Black at 74.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.5%) and White (5.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Pressoir bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Pressoir surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American74.5% · 82
- Hispanic or Latino15.5% · 17
- White5.5% · 6
- Two or more races4.5% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pressoir
Pressoir appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,006 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 1,006 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Pressoir surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #149,446 | 0.7% |
| Count | 109 | 110 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pressoir bearers went from 109 to 110 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 1,006 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #149,446.
FAQ
Pressoir surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pressoir?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Pressoir. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Pressoir?
Pressoir ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Pressoir. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Pressoir.
Has Pressoir become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pressoir went from 109 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Pressoir?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pressoir, the largest self-reported group is Black at 74.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.5%) and White (5.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Pressoir in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.5% (82 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pressoir appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (74.5%), Hispanic (15.5%), White (5.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Pressoir (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Pressoir mean?
A French topographic surname derived from the word for an olive or wine press. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Pressoir (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Pressoir?
Want to know how common the surname Pressoir is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.