Explore the Family Name Perigo
The meaning of Perigo
1. Variant of Peregoy, a surname of French origin. Compare Perrigo 1 and Pherigo. 2. English (of French origin): variant of Perrigo 2.
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How common is the last name Perigo in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Perigo ranked 29,447th in popularity in the year 2000 and fell to 31,689th by 2010, marking a decline of 7.61%. In terms of count, there were 756 individuals with the surname Perigo in 2000, which dropped slightly to 729 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 3.57%. The proportion of people with the surname Perigo per 100k also decreased by 10.71% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,447 | #31,689 | -7.61% |
| Count | 756 | 729 | -3.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perigo
Regarding ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Perigo was predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, accounting for 94.58% in 2000 and 92.46% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 2.24%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.19% to 1.10%, indicating a minor change of -7.56%. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant increase from 1.06% in 2000 to 2.88% in 2010, representing a change of 171.70%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.91% to 2.61%, a reduction of 10.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.58% | 92.46% | -2.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.06% | 2.88% | 171.7% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 2.61% | -10.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.1% | -7.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |