Explore the Family Name Perfetti
The meaning of Perfetti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Perfetto. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Alfonso, Julio, Renato, Aldo, Angelo, Augusto, Cesare, Claudio, Cosimo, Dino, Elio, Gino, Guido, Gustavo, Italia, Marco, Marino.
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How common is the last name Perfetti in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Perfetti shifted slightly between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Perfetti ranked as the 27,361st most popular surname, dropping to the 29,041st spot in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 6.14%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a tiny dip from 830 in 2000 to 817 in 2010, marking a 1.57% drop. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people diminished by 9.68%, decreasing from 0.31 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,361 | #29,041 | -6.14% |
| Count | 830 | 817 | -1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perfetti
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was negligible change in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Perfetti between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those identified with this surname were White, at 93.86% in 2000, with a minor decline to 93.64% by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic constituted 4.46% in 2000 and saw an increase to 5.75% in 2010. However, representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities remained static at 0%. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.45% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.86% | 93.64% | -0.23% |
| Hispanic | 4.46% | 5.75% | 28.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |