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

Preve, 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 Preve surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Preve in America

Preve is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Preve surname appeared 112 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 Preve.

We can also compare 2010 data for Preve 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 Preve

The surname PREVE has its origins in northern Italy, specifically in the Piedmont region. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "preve," which means "priest" or "clergyman." The name likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

The earliest recorded instances of the PREVE surname can be traced back to the town of Cuneo in the Piedmont region. In the 13th century, a manuscript from the local abbey mentions a "Giovanni di Preve," suggesting that the name was already in use by that time.

One notable figure with the PREVE surname was Francesco Preve, a renowned painter from the city of Asti who lived in the late 15th century. His works can be found in several churches and museums across Piedmont, showcasing his skill in the Renaissance style.

In the 16th century, the PREVE name appeared in records from the town of Bra, where a family of that name owned a vineyard and produced wine. A document from 1573 mentions a "Giacomo Preve" as the proprietor of the vineyard.

During the 17th century, the PREVE surname gained some prominence in the city of Turin. A notable figure was Girolamo Preve (1596-1657), a respected lawyer and judge who served in the court of the Duchy of Savoy.

Moving into the 18th century, the PREVE name can be found in records from the town of Saluzzo. Here, a family of that name operated a successful wool-trading business. One member, Antonio Preve (1712-1788), was a prominent merchant and civic leader in the town.

As the PREVE surname spread throughout Piedmont and beyond, it maintained its association with the clergy. In the 19th century, a notable figure was Padre Giuseppe Preve (1810-1872), a Catholic priest and educator from the town of Mondovì who founded a school for underprivileged children.

Throughout its history, the PREVE surname has been linked to various places within the Piedmont region, including Cuneo, Asti, Bra, Turin, Saluzzo, and Mondovì. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, the name has endured and continues to be found in Italy and among Italian communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Preve

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

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

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