Explore the Family Name Alperin
The meaning of Alperin
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Halpern. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Myer, Anat, Aron, Meyer, Mikhael, Sender, Zelman.
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How common is the last name Alperin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Alperin has slightly dipped from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 38,320 in terms of popularity and this rank changed to 39,419 by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 2.87%. However, the number of people carrying the surname increased slightly over the decade from 543 to 558, an increase of 2.76%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 5% from 0.2 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,320 | #39,419 | -2.87% |
| Count | 543 | 558 | 2.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alperin
The Decennial U.S. Census data reflects changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Alperin between 2000 and 2010. For instance, the percentage of individuals identifying as White and carrying the surname Alperin declined marginally from 95.76% in 2000 to 94.98% in 2010. There was also a slight decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.39% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010. However, there was an increase in individuals who identify with two or more races, rising from 1.29% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010. Additionally, a small fraction (1.25%) started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, which was not reported in 2000. No change was observed among those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 94.98% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 2.15% | -10.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.43% | 10.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |