Explore the Family Name Perata
The meaning of Perata
Italian: 1. (Sicily): possibly a variant of Peralta. 2. (Liguria): possibly from the personal name Pero, or a habitational name from Pero in Savona province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Angelo, Antonio, Filippo, Gino.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Perata in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Perata has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slipped from 59,916 to 63,068 indicating a decrease in popularity by 5.26%. However, the number of individuals with the surname slightly increased from 315 to 317 during the same time frame, marking a growth of 0.63%. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #63,068 | -5.26% |
| Count | 315 | 317 | 0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perata
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Perata, the census data reveals some shifts over the decade. In 2000, the majority of bearers of the surname identified as White, at 81.59%, but this percentage dropped to 71.29% by 2010. Over the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 14.60% to 24.92%. There was also a small proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races in 2000, but these categories saw changes in 2010, with the latter category registering no representation and the former increasing to 2.84%. The categories of Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation in both years. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.59% | 71.29% | -12.62% |
| Hispanic | 14.6% | 24.92% | 70.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.84% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |