Press
Press Meaning & Origin
About Press
The surname Press is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "press," which referred to a person who operated a wine or cider press. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked in the pressing or crushing of fruits to extract juice. Over time, the surname Press may have also been adopted by people who lived near or owned a press, or by those who were involved in the printing or publishing industry.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Press is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Press: 3,989
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 8308
- Frequency per 100k people: 1.35
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Press based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Press is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Press in Braille
Here's how to represent Press in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Press using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Press using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
