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

Prevo, 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 Prevo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Prevo in America

Prevo is the 27481st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Prevo surname appeared 877 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 Prevo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Prevo 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 Prevo

The surname PREVO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "praevia," meaning "to go before" or "to precede." This could suggest that the name may have been given to someone who performed duties or held a position that required them to lead or guide others.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PREVO surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. However, the spelling of the name at that time was slightly different, appearing as "Previo."

In the 12th century, a nobleman named Guglielmo PREVO was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Pisa, where he was noted for his involvement in local political affairs. Around the same time, a monastery in the region of Tuscany had a record of a monk named Luca PREVO who was renowned for his calligraphy skills.

During the Renaissance period, the PREVO surname gained prominence with the birth of the artist and architect Giovanni PREVO (1455-1522) in Florence. He is known for his contributions to the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the famous Palazzo Pitti.

Another notable figure was the philosopher and theologian Tommaso PREVO (1570-1642), who taught at the University of Bologna and wrote extensively on the reconciliation of religious beliefs with scientific discoveries of his time.

In the 18th century, a military leader named Vincenzo PREVO (1712-1788) distinguished himself in several campaigns during the War of the Austrian Succession and later served as a general in the Neapolitan army.

Throughout its history, the PREVO surname has been associated with various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Naples, where it has maintained a consistent presence over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Prevo

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

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

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