Explore the Family Name Pergola
The meaning of Pergola
Italian: topographic name from pergola ‘pergola’ (particularly as a support for a grapevine), or a habitational name from any of numerous places called with this word, for example in Pesaro and Potenza. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Salvatore, Sal, Aldo, Angelo, Antonio, Concetta, Gerlando, Nicola, Saverio.
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How common is the last name Pergola in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pergola has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pergola ranked 31,658th in popularity and was carried by about 690 people or 0.26 per 100k of the population. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 33,379 with around 684 bearers, making up 0.23 per 100k of the population. This represents a rank drop of 5.44% and a count decrease of 0.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,658 | #33,379 | -5.44% |
| Count | 690 | 684 | -0.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pergola
Focusing on ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the Pergola surname identify as White. There was, however, a slight decrease in this group, from 96.38% in 2000 to 93.71% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly, from 2.46% in 2000 to 5.41% in 2010, representing an increase of 119.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 93.71% | -2.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 5.41% | 119.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |