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

Preza, 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 Preza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Preza in America

Preza is the 30665th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Preza surname appeared 760 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 Preza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Preza 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 Preza

The surname PREZA has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "prezza," which means "value" or "worth." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was highly valued or respected in their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PREZA surname can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, where a certain Guglielmo PREZA is mentioned in a document dated 1327. This document relates to a land transaction, indicating that the PREZA family may have held some wealth and status during that time.

In the 15th century, the PREZA name appears in several historical records from the region of Tuscany. A notable figure was Pietro PREZA, a merchant and banker who lived in Florence during the early 1400s. His business dealings and influence within the city's powerful banking families suggest that the PREZA name held significant prominence in that era.

Moving into the 16th century, the PREZA surname gained further recognition with the birth of Girolamo PREZA (1505-1572), a renowned Italian philosopher and theologian. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time and authored several influential works on ethics and morality.

Another notable bearer of the PREZA name was Antonio PREZA (1638-1699), a celebrated Italian architect and sculptor. He is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of several notable churches and palaces in Rome and Naples.

In the 19th century, the PREZA surname gained global recognition through the works of the Italian writer and poet, Giuseppe PREZA (1815-1888). His literary works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earned him critical acclaim and a place among the most influential Italian poets of his time.

While the PREZA surname originated in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including other European countries and the Americas, due to immigration and migration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Preza

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

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

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