Explore the Family Name De Peralta
The meaning of De Peralta
Spanish: variant of Peralta, with the preposition de ‘from’. This surname is most common in the Philippines.
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How common is the last name De Peralta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Peralta has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 54,643rd most popular, but by 2010 it had jumped to 45,804th place, representing an increase of 16.18%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 353 in 2000 to 466 in 2010, a substantial growth of 32.01%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named De Peralta per 100,000 people increased by 23.08% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #45,804 | 16.18% |
| Count | 353 | 466 | 32.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.16 | 23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Peralta
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the De Peralta surname from 2000 to 2010. The largest group, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, decreased slightly from 67.99% to 65.24%. However, the percentage identifying as White experienced a rise of 33.33%, moving from 7.08% to 9.44%. Those reporting two or more races saw a significant jump of 59.48%, going up from 5.38% in 2000 to 8.58% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic segment dropped by 14.37%, reducing from 19.55% to 16.74%. There were no changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 67.99% | 65.24% | -4.04% |
| Hispanic | 19.55% | 16.74% | -14.37% |
| White | 7.08% | 9.44% | 33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 5.38% | 8.58% | 59.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |