Explore the Family Name Perhach
The meaning of Perhach
Americanized form of Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Perháč or Perhač: nickname from dialect (Rusyn) perhač ‘bat (an animal)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Perhach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Perhach experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 79,115th most common, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 82,613th, representing a decrease of 4.42 percent. However, the actual number of people carrying the surname increased modestly from 224 in 2000 to 228 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.79 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #82,613 | -4.42% |
| Count | 224 | 228 | 1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perhach
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the surname Perhach are predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, about 95.09 percent identified as White, but this figure increased to 97.37 percent by 2010. In 2000, there was a small percentage (2.68 percent) who identified as Hispanic, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. The data showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year. There were also no changes recorded for those identifying with two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.09% | 97.37% | 2.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |