Explore the Family Name Peraino
The meaning of Peraino
Italian: variant of Piraino. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Sal, Antonino, Baldassare, Giuseppe, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peraino in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Peraino was ranked 36,328 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to 38,265 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.33%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 582 to 579, showing a slight decline of 0.52%. Additionally, the proportion of people with the Peraino surname per 100k population fell by 9.09%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #38,265 | -5.33% |
| Count | 582 | 579 | -0.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peraino
The ethnicity of individuals bearing the Peraino surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, which increased slightly from 96.74% in 2000 to 97.24% in 2010. There was a small percentage, 1.2% in 2000 increasing to 1.38% in 2010, who identified with two or more races. In 2000, 1.37% claimed Hispanic ethnicity; however, this percentage fell to zero in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either nonexistent or suppressed for privacy reasons during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 97.24% | 0.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.38% | 15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |