Explore the Family Name Perello
The meaning of Perello
Catalan (Perelló): habitational name from any of the places called Perelló in Catalonia and Valencia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Perello in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Perello saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 63,141st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 55,962nd spot, an increase of 11.37 percent. The count of individuals with the Perello surname also rose from 296 in 2000 to 366 in 2010, indicating a substantial growth of 23.65 percent within a decade. This also increased its proportion per 100,000 people from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #55,962 | 11.37% |
| Count | 296 | 366 | 23.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perello
The ethnicity of those bearing the Perello surname also shifted from 2000 to 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no recorded instances of Perellos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. By 2010, however, a small percentage (1.64%) identified as belonging to two or more races. The majority of Perellos identified as Hispanic in both years, increasing from 63.18% in 2000 to 69.67% in 2010. The proportion who identified as White decreased from 32.09% to 26.78%, while those identifying as Black dropped from 2.03% to 1.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63.18% | 69.67% | 10.27% |
| White | 32.09% | 26.78% | -16.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Black | 2.03% | 1.37% | -32.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |