Explore the Family Name Perham
The meaning of Perham
English (southern): variant of Parham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Perham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Perham has slightly decreased in rank from 20,711 in 2000 to 20,937 in 2010, a change of -1.09%. However, there has been an increase in the number of people with the surname, growing from 1,187 in 2000 to 1,258 in 2010, representing a 5.98% increase. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people has very slightly decreased by -2.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,711 | #20,937 | -1.09% |
| Count | 1,187 | 1,258 | 5.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.43 | -2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perham
In terms of ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Perham identify as White, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 94.44% in 2000 to 93.32% in 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 there were small percentages attributed to both these ethnic identities. There has also been a notable increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.18% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black or as belonging to two or more races saw minor increases over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 93.32% | -1.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 2.15% | 41.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.15% | 82.2% |
| Black | 1.43% | 1.51% | 5.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |