Explore the Family Name Perlberg
The meaning of Perlberg
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Perleberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Perlberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Perlberg's popularity slightly declined from 2000 to 2010, moving down in rank from 66,274th to 68,122nd. Despite this decrease in rank, the total count of individuals with the Perlberg surname actually increased by 3.58% during this decade, growing from 279 to 289. The proportion of Perlbergs per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #68,122 | -2.79% |
| Count | 279 | 289 | 3.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perlberg
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Perlberg surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. However, there was a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade, dropping from 95.34% to 93.08%. During the same period, the percentage of Perlbergs identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, going up from 1.79% to 4.84%. The number of Perlbergs identifying with two or more races dropped to zero by 2010, after representing 1.79% of Perlbergs in 2000. There were no recorded Perlbergs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 93.08% | -2.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 4.84% | 170.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |