Explore the Family Name Perches
The meaning of Perches
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Perches in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Perches" saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name rose from 53,047th place to 47,186th place, marking an 11.05% improvement in ranking. In terms of absolute numbers, the count of people with the surname "Perches" rose from 366 to 450, a significant increase by approximately 22.95%. Similarly, the proportion of this surname per 100k population also increased from 0.14 to 0.15, showing a 7.14% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #47,186 | 11.05% |
| Count | 366 | 450 | 22.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perches
The ethnicity distribution of the Perches surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as Hispanic, with 85.79% in 2000 growing slightly to 86.89% in 2010. The White ethnic identity for this surname decreased slightly from 9.02% in 2000 to 8.44% in 2010. However, those identifying as Black saw a notable decrease from 2.46% in 2000 to 1.33% in 2010, marking a drop of 45.93%. Interestingly, the census began recording individuals who identify with two or more races starting from 2010, with this group making up 2.00% of the Perches surname holders. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.79% | 86.89% | 1.28% |
| White | 9.02% | 8.44% | -6.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Black | 2.46% | 1.33% | -45.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |