Explore the Family Name Peregoy
How common is the last name Peregoy in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Peregoy demonstrated a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 29,964th most popular surname, while by 2010, it had fallen slightly to the 31,285th position, marking a change of -4.41%. The count of people with this surname remained fairly stable, increasing marginally from 739 in 2000 to 741 in 2010, a growth of 0.27%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -7.41%, shifting from 0.27 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,964 | #31,285 | -4.41% |
| Count | 739 | 741 | 0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peregoy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Peregoy also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest proportion of individuals identified as White, accounting for 94.45% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 94.06% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.08% to 1.62%, an increase of 50%. Those reporting two or more ethnicities also saw a rise, going from 1.08% to 1.21%, a change of 12.04%. However, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.57% to 2.16%, a change of -15.95%. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.45% | 94.06% | -0.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 2.16% | -15.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.08% | 1.62% | 50% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.21% | 12.04% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |