2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Prevedel
A surname meaning "translator" or "interpreter" in Slavic languages.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Prevedel. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Prevedel 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Prevedel in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Prevedel, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Prevedel
The surname PREVEDEL is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe, with its roots likely tracing back to the Slavic languages. The name is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "prevod," which means "translation" or "interpretation." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked as translators or interpreters, possibly between different Slavic dialects or languages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PREVEDEL can be found in historical documents from the late 15th century in the region of modern-day Czech Republic. These records mention a family with the surname PREVEDEL residing in the town of Litomerice. It is possible that the name originated in this area and spread from there to other parts of Eastern Europe.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name PREVEDEL appeared in various records and manuscripts across Eastern Europe, particularly in areas with significant Slavic populations. One notable example is the mention of a merchant named Michal PREVEDEL in a trade document from the city of Krakow, Poland, dated 1623.
In the 18th century, the name PREVEDEL gained prominence when Jan PREVEDEL (1723-1789), a renowned Czech composer and organist, rose to fame. His compositions, particularly for the organ, were widely acclaimed and contributed to the rich musical heritage of the region.
Another individual of note bearing the surname PREVEDEL was Stanislav PREVEDEL (1867-1935), a Czech artist and painter known for his landscape paintings depicting the beauty of the Bohemian countryside. His works are considered significant contributions to the Czech artistic tradition of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The 19th century also saw the emergence of Katerina PREVEDEL (1848-1923), a renowned Czech writer and poet. Her literary works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were widely celebrated and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and literature enthusiasts.
In the realm of academia, the name PREVEDEL is associated with Vaclav PREVEDEL (1902-1982), a prominent Czech linguist and philologist. His groundbreaking research on Slavic languages and their historical development earned him international recognition and contributed significantly to the field of linguistics.
Throughout history, the surname PREVEDEL has been subject to various spelling variations, such as PRZEWEDEL, PREWEDEL, and PREWEDEŁ, reflecting the regional and linguistic diversity of the areas where it was found. Additionally, the name has been linked to several place names in Eastern Europe, including the village of Przewedel in Poland, which may have derived its name from the surname itself or vice versa.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Prevedel
Among Census respondents with the surname Prevedel, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Prevedel 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 Prevedel surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 6
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Prevedel
Prevedel appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,896 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 725 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Down 8,896 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Up 725 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 Prevedel 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 | #154,907 | #154,182 | 0.5% |
| Count | 105 | 103 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Prevedel bearers went from 105 to 103 (-1.9% change). The surname moved up 725 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #154,182.
FAQ
Prevedel surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Prevedel?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Prevedel. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Prevedel?
Prevedel ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Prevedel. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Prevedel.
Has Prevedel become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Prevedel went from 105 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Prevedel?
Among Census respondents with the surname Prevedel, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Black (1.0%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Prevedel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Prevedel appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Hispanic (5.8%), Black (1.0%). 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 Prevedel (2000, 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 Prevedel mean?
A surname meaning "translator" or "interpreter" in Slavic languages. 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 Prevedel (0.03 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 Prevedel?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Prevedel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.