Explore the Family Name Peritz
The meaning of Peritz
1. Jewish: variant of Peretz. 2. Americanized or Germanized form of Slovenian Peric. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isidor, Yardena. German Guenter.
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How common is the last name Peritz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Peritz had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 86,992nd most popular in the United States with 199 individuals carrying the name, which equates to approximately 0.07 per 100,000 people. By 2010, even though the number of people with the Peritz surname slightly increased to 200, the rank dropped to 91,981st due to the growth of the overall population, keeping the proportion per 100,000 people at the same level.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #91,981 | -5.74% |
| Count | 199 | 200 | 0.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peritz
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Peritz identify as White. In 2000, about 96.98 percent of those with this surname identified themselves as White, although this percentage decreased to 94 percent by 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years. However, there was a small increase in those who identified as Hispanic, from 0 percent in 2000 to 3.5 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 94% | -3.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |