Explore the Family Name Perito
The meaning of Perito
Italian: 1. nickname from perito ‘skilled, expert’. 2. habitational name from either of two places so named, in the provinces of Salerno and Cosenza. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Carmela, Romeo, Sal, Santo.
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How common is the last name Perito in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Perito has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Perito ranked 64,572 in popularity and had a count of 288 individuals with this surname. By 2010, the rank had improved to 63,873 and the count increased to 312, representing an 8.33 percent growth. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #63,873 | 1.08% |
| Count | 288 | 312 | 8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perito
Concerning ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts among those with the surname Perito. In 2000, the percentage of Perito's identifying as White was 90.63 percent, but this decreased by 4.51 percent to 86.54 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase, going up from 2.43 percent in 2000 to 3.85 percent in 2010, a growth of 58.44 percent. Furthermore, there was a rise in the Asian/Pacific Islander category from 5.56 percent in 2000 to 8.01 percent in 2010, marking a 44.06 percent change. There were no recorded changes for the categories of Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.63% | 86.54% | -4.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.56% | 8.01% | 44.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 3.85% | 58.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |