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

Preval, 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 Preval surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Preval in America

Preval is the 52037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Preval surname appeared 399 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 Preval.

We can also compare 2010 data for Preval 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 Preval

The surname PREVAL originated in France during the late 16th century. It is a locational name derived from the small village of Prévelles, located in the Normandy region. The name likely evolved from the Old French words "pré" meaning meadow and "val" meaning valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PREVAL surname appears in the parish records of Saint-Pierre-de-Prévelles in 1598. These records document a family headed by Jean PREVAL, a farmer residing in the village. The name also appears in various tax rolls and land deeds throughout the 17th century, indicating the surname's establishment in the region.

In 1687, a notable individual named Jacques PREVAL was born in Prévelles. He later became a prominent merchant and landowner, acquiring significant property holdings in the surrounding areas. His descendants continued to use the PREVAL surname for generations.

During the French Revolution, a soldier named Louis PREVAL fought in the Revolutionary Wars. He was born in 1768 and served under Napoleon Bonaparte's army, earning distinction for his bravery in several battles.

In the 19th century, a renowned artist named Marie PREVAL gained recognition for her intricate landscape paintings. She was born in 1824 in Paris and drew inspiration from the picturesque countryside of Normandy, where her family's roots could be traced back to the village of Prévelles.

Another notable figure was Henri PREVAL, a French explorer born in 1855. He led several expeditions to Africa and documented his travels in a series of published journals, providing valuable insights into the continent's geography and cultures during that era.

As the PREVAL family dispersed throughout France and beyond, the surname appeared in various historical records and documents, reflecting its enduring presence over the centuries. While the name's origins can be traced back to the small village of Prévelles, it has since become a part of the rich tapestry of French surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Preval

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

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

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