Explore the Family Name Perala
How common is the last name Perala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Perala saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it sat at rank 46,839, but by 2010 it had dropped to 48,060, a decrease of 2.61%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased slightly during the same period, rising from 427 to 440, a modest growth of 3.04%. This implies that despite its drop in rank, the surname Perala expanded in actual numbers. The proportion per 100k also dropped by 6.25% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #48,060 | -2.61% |
| Count | 427 | 440 | 3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perala
Looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Perala, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a notable shift between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose dramatically from 2.11% to 5.91%, an increase of 180.09%. Those identifying as Hispanic also grew, albeit more modestly, from 2.58% to 2.95%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.61% to 90.91%. There were no changes in the percentages identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.61% | 90.91% | -3.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.11% | 5.91% | 180.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 2.95% | 14.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |