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Preston name meaning
First Name
116k
in the U.S.
since 1880
116k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
47k
in the U.S.
in 2010
47k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Preston mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Preston
User Submitted Origins
English
60%
African American
20%
Anglo-Saxon
10%
American
5%
African
5%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Montana, U.S., the name Preston is of Anglo-Saxon origin and means "From the priest's town. Meaning a person from olde style church monastaries".
- According to a user from Australia, the name Preston means "From the priest".
- According to a user from Minnesota, U.S., the name Preston is of American origin and means "Of the priest".
- A submission from Louisiana, U.S. says the name Preston means "From the priest's estate" and is of English origin.
- A user from Finland says the name Preston is of Anglo-Saxon origin and means "Preston in is a town in Lancashire England".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Preston is of African American origin and means "Fire".
- A submission from Michigan, U.S. says the name Preston means "A man of power and responsibility a Man that is loyal and wealthy hard working and achieving".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Preston means "The gift of God. THE MEANING. Top Hat Society".
- According to a user from Louisiana, U.S., the name Preston means "Tall".
- According to a user from Alabama, U.S., the name Preston is of English origin and means "Sport".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From Old English prēost (“priest”) + tūn (“settlement”).
- An industrial city in Lancashire, England.
- A local government district of Lancashire, the City of Preston.
- Several other towns and villages.
- An area in Brent borough, London.
- An unincorporated community, the county seat of Webster County, Georgia, United States.
- A city, the county seat of Franklin County, Idaho, United States.
- A city, the county seat of Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States.
- A census-designated place in White Pine County, Nevada, United States.
- An English surname derived from any of the placenames.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Notable Persons Named Preston
Notable Persons Named Preston
Preston Xavier Burke
Preston Xavier Burke is an attending cardiothoracic surgeon at seattle grace hospital and attending physician. Preston is also known as Pres.
Preston Tucker
Preston was given the name Preston Thomas Tucker on September 21st, 1903 in Capac, Michigan USA. He left this life on December 26th, 1956.
Preston Broadus
Preston Broadus is a fictional character. Preston is also known as Bodie.
Preston Brooks
Preston Brooks was a Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Edgefield District and Member of theSouth Carolina House of RepresentativesfromEdgefield District. His most notable accomplishments were from 1856 to 1857. His military service ended in 1848. Preston was born on August 5th, 1819 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He left this life on January 27th, 1857.
Preston Sturges
Preston Sturges was a playwright, screenwriter, and film director. He was most prominent from 1928 to 1956. Preston was given the name Edmund Preston Biden on August 29th, 1898 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. He passed away on August 6th, 1959.
Preston Lacy
Preston Lacy is an actor, stunt performer, and writer. His ongoing career started in 1992. Preston was born on August 14th, 1969 in Carthage, Missouri, U.S.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Preston
Notable Persons With the Last Name Preston
Kelly Preston
Kelly Preston is a model and actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1980 to 1980. Kelly was born on October 13th, 1962 in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Chanel Preston
Chanel was born on December 1st, 1985 in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Carrie Preston
Carrie Preston is an actress, director, and producer. She was most prominent from 1995 to present. Carrie was born on June 21st, 1967 in Macon, Georgia, U.S.
Billy Preston
Billy Preston was a rhythm, blues, rock music, soul music, funk, and gospel music musician. He plays Vocals, keyboards, Hammond organ, Baldwin Piano Company, Rhodes piano, Clavinet, and Rocky Mount Instruments. He was most prominent from 1956 to 2005. Billy was given the name William Everett Preston on September 2nd, 1946 in Houston, Texas, U.S. He passed away on June 6th, 2006.
Frances Cleveland Preston
Frances Cleveland Preston was a First Lady of the United States. Frances was born on July 21st, 1864 in Buffalo, New York. She died on October 29th, 1947.
Robert Preston
Robert Preston was an actor and singer. His career lasted from 1938 to 1985. Robert was given the name Robert Preston Meservey on June 8th, 1918 in Newton, Massachusetts, U.S. He passed away on March 21st, 1987.
- Matt PrestonFood Journalist
- PrestonMusician
- Margaret PrestonArtist
- Don PrestonBand Leader
- Wayde PrestonActor: Colt .45
- Steve Preston14th United States Secretary of Housing
- Kenneth O. PrestonMilitary Person
- Mark Preston
- James H. Preston
- William B. PrestonFrom Virginia
- James PrestonActor
- John S. PrestonPlantations in the American South
- James Patton PrestonOffice Holder
- William Campbell PrestonMember of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Richland District
Common last names for Preston
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Preston | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 73.18% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 20.40% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.05% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.30% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.49% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Preston
People with the last name Preston are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Preston
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| #108 | Last Name First Names |
| #22 | Boy Names Unique to the South |