Explore the Family Name Perkel
The meaning of Perkel
Jewish (from Ukraine): metonymic occupational name for a draper, from Yiddish perkel ‘calico, muslin’. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Fedor, Grigory, Mikhail, Oleg, Vladimir, Yefim. Jewish Fira.
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How common is the last name Perkel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Perkel has become more common in recent years. In 2000 it was ranked 90,652 in popularity but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 81,458. This represents a significant increase in popularity of over 10%. The actual count of people with this surname also rose from 189 to 232 during this period. This change signifies a growth of approximately 23%, meaning that for every 100,000 people, there were 0.07 named Perkel in 2000 and 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,652 | #81,458 | 10.14% |
| Count | 189 | 232 | 22.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perkel
The ethnic identity associated with the Perkel surname is predominantly White, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly 95% of those with the surname identified as White, although this figure dropped slightly to just over 92% by 2010. Interestingly, there was a noticeable increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic during this time, rising from 3.17% in 2000 to 5.17% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native amongst those bearing the Perkel surname within these two census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.71% | 92.24% | -2.61% |
| Hispanic | 3.17% | 5.17% | 63.09% |
| 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% |