Explore the Family Name Perina
The meaning of Perina
Czech (Peřina) and Slovak: nickname or metonymic occupational name from the vocabulary word peřina (Czech), perina (Slovak) ‘duvet stuffed with feathers’, itself from peří, perie ‘feathers’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Perina in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Perina" saw a decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Perina was ranked as the 65,492nd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 84,136th ranking. This signified a decrease in popularity of approximately 28.47%. The number of individuals identified with the surname also decreased during this period from 283 in 2000 to 223 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 21.2%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #84,136 | -28.47% |
| Count | 283 | 223 | -21.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perina
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed some shifts among those bearing the surname Perina between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White constituted the majority in both years, although their representation decreased slightly from 88.69% to 87.44%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 6.71% to 8.52% during this period. Notably, there was also a rise in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 1.77% to 2.24%. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010, while no change was observed among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.69% | 87.44% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 6.71% | 8.52% | 26.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.77% | 2.24% | 26.55% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |