Explore the Family Name Perkoski
The meaning of Perkoski
Americanized form of Polish Perkowski.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Perkoski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Perkoski witnessed a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 86,341 to 88,685, marking a decrease by 2.71%. Despite this, the count of individuals bearing the Perkoski surname increased by 3.98%, from 201 to 209, within the same period. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07, indicating that the name's prevalence stayed relatively unaltered in the general population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #88,685 | -2.71% |
| Count | 201 | 209 | 3.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perkoski
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Perkoski surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a minor decrease of 2.86% in this group over the decade, falling from 99.00% to 96.17%. Meanwhile, no Perkoskis were reported to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 96.17% | -2.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |