Explore the Family Name Perkovich
The meaning of Perkovich
1. Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Perković, Slovenian Perkovič (see Perkovic). 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Perke (see Perkes).
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How common is the last name Perkovich in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Perkovich was ranked 40,987 in 2000 and dropped to 44,957 in 2010, marking a decrease of 9.69%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased over this decade, from 502 in 2000 to 477 in 2010, a change of approximately -4.98%. The proportion of people named Perkovich per 100,000 population fell by 15.79%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #44,957 | -9.69% |
| Count | 502 | 477 | -4.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perkovich
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Perkovich identify as White, with 96.22% in 2000 and 95.18% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 1.08%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.59% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010, a growth of 18.87%. In 2010, the data shows representation from two or more races at 1.05%, a decrease from 1.20% in 2000. There was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander in either year. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native representation appeared in 2010 for the first time with 1.05% and 0% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 95.18% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.89% | 18.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.05% | -12.5% |
| Black | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |