Explore the Family Name Perleberg
The meaning of Perleberg
1. German: habitational name from a place in Brandenburg called Perleberg. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Perle ‘pearl’ + Berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Perleberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Perleberg saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,567th in popularity in the United States, but by 2010, it dropped to the 51,512th spot, a decline of approximately 6.06%. The count of individuals with the surname also marginally decreased from 408 in 2000 to 404 in 2010, showing a reduction of nearly 0.98%. This resulted in a drop in the proportion of people named Perleberg per 100,000, decreasing from 0.15 to 0.14 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #51,512 | -6.06% |
| Count | 408 | 404 | -0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perleberg
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Perleberg showed minimal changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this surname was primarily associated with individuals identifying as White, at 98.28%. However, this percentage slightly decreased to 95.79% by 2010. During the same period, there was a small emergence of individuals with mixed racial heritage (up to 1.49%) and Hispanic identity (up to 1.73%). There were no recorded changes for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.28% | 95.79% | -2.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |