Explore the Family Name Perk
The meaning of Perk
1. English: from a short form of the Middle English personal name Perkin, a diminutive of Peres. See Parkin, Pierce. This surname is rare in Britain and Ireland. 2. Jewish (from Lithuania): habitational name from Perki in Lithuania.
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How common is the last name Perk in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Perk" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 62,236 across all surnames in the United States, but dropped to 65,244 by 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity of around 4.83%. In terms of count, the number of people with the surname increased slightly from 301 in 2000 to 304 in 2010, a growth rate of approximately 1.0%. The proportion of the surname Perk per 100,000 people declined by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #65,244 | -4.83% |
| Count | 301 | 304 | 1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perk
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a change in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Perk between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the largest group identified as White at 90.70%, but this decreased to 85.86% by 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black saw significant increases in the same period, with a growth of 48.50% and 48.49% respectively. There was also a new presence of Hispanic identity at 2.96% in 2010, which wasn't recorded in 2000. The percentage of those who identify as two or more races dropped to zero in 2010, and there were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.7% | 85.86% | -5.34% |
| Black | 3.32% | 4.93% | 48.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.66% | 3.95% | 48.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.96% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |