Explore the Family Name Perino
The meaning of Perino
Italian: from a pet form of the personal name Pero. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Aldo, Carmela, Concetta, Dante, Georgio, Guerino, Sal, Salvatore, Sisto.
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How common is the last name Perino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Perino has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. With a rank of 18,129 in 2000, it moved up to 18,078 in 2010, reflecting a 0.28 percent change. In terms of count, the number of people with the surname Perino grew by about 8.82 percent within that decade from 1,417 to 1,542. However, the proportion per 100,000 people marginally decreased by 1.89 percent, indicating that while the surname became more common, it did not keep pace with population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,129 | #18,078 | 0.28% |
| Count | 1,417 | 1,542 | 8.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.52 | -1.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perino
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows shifts in the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Perino. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 13.39 percent between 2000 and 2010, while those claiming two or more races increased significantly by 124.49 percent. The majority of individuals bearing the surname identified as White, although this group experienced a slight decrease of 1.19 percent over the decade. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic increased by 30.60 percent. It's important to note that the proportion of Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the surname Perino was reported as zero in 2010, which suggests either a very small number or a suppression of data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.95% | 90.86% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 4.02% | 5.25% | 30.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.54% | 2.2% | -13.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0.49% | 1.1% | 124.49% |
| Black | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |