Explore the Family Name Perdew
The meaning of Perdew
English: variant of Perdue.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Perdew in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Perdew experienced a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Ranked 26,104th in 2000, it slipped to 27,411th by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 5.01%. The number of individuals carrying the Perdew name also saw a minor drop from 882 to 880 during this period, representing a change of -0.23%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the surname also fell from 0.33 to 0.3, a reduction of around 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,104 | #27,411 | -5.01% |
| Count | 882 | 880 | -0.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perdew
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Perdew, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the name remained primarily tied to those identifying as White, falling slightly from 95.69% to 93.98%, there was an increase among those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.81% to 3.41%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black dropped from 0.79% to zero during this timespan. No changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or with two or more races, both remaining the same at 0% and 1.25% respectively. Notably, the presence of the surname among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native emerged, going from 0% in 2000 to 0.57% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 93.98% | -1.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 3.41% | 88.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.25% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.79% | 0% | 0% |