Explore the Family Name Perlinger
The meaning of Perlinger
Austrian German: variant of Berlinger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Perlinger in the United States?
The surname Perlinger saw a decrease in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 census, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 80,216th most popular and slipped to 91,221st by 2010, marking a 13.72% decrease. The number of people bearing this surname also dropped from 220 to 202 during the same period, reflecting an 8.18% decrease. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.08 individuals with the name Perlinger in 2000, which slightly declined to 0.07 by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #91,221 | -13.72% |
| Count | 220 | 202 | -8.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perlinger
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Perlinger, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White, and this group increased from 93.18% in 2000 to 94.55% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic made up about 5% of the Perlingers in 2000 and marginally decreased to 4.95% ten years later. There were no recorded changes in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or as belonging to two or more races during this time span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.18% | 94.55% | 1.47% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 4.95% | -1% |
| 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% |