Explore the Family Name Perfecto
The meaning of Perfecto
Spanish: from the personal name Perfecto, from Latin perfectus ‘perfect, complet’. This surname is most common in Mexico and the Philippines.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Perfecto in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Perfecto has increased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,838 with a count of 416, representing 0.15 out of every 100,000 people in the U.S. By 2010, its rank increased to 35,622, with a significant rise in count to 631, which means that approximately 0.21 out of every 100,000 individuals had this last name. Overall, there was a substantial increase of about 25.54% in rank and 51.68% in count over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #35,622 | 25.54% |
| Count | 416 | 631 | 51.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.21 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perfecto
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Perfecto. The majority of people with this surname identified as Hispanic, making up 80.53% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 78.92% in 2010. The next largest ethnicity group was Asian/Pacific Islander, which saw an increase from 11.54% in 2000 to 14.26% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased from 5.77% to 5.07%. There was also a decrease in the representation of individuals identifying with two or more races, going from 1.92% to 1.27%. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.53% | 78.92% | -2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 11.54% | 14.26% | 23.57% |
| White | 5.77% | 5.07% | -12.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 1.27% | -33.85% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |