Explore the Family Name Perlow
The meaning of Perlow
Jewish (from Belarus): variant of Perlov. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ari, Yaakov, Yisroel, Chaim, Zalman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Perlow in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Perlow has seen a steady increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Perlow surname was ranked 35,106 in popularity and climbed to a rank of 34,668 by 2010, an increase of approximately 1.25%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased over this time period, from 608 in 2000 to 652 in 2010, a growth of about 7.24%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k, there was a slight decrease of -4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,106 | #34,668 | 1.25% |
| Count | 608 | 652 | 7.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perlow
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Perlow, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 95.72% in 2000 and 93.87% in 2010. There were small shifts within other ethnic identities over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races slightly dropped from 1.81% to 1.69%. On the other hand, representation among Hispanics and Blacks saw significant increases. Hispanic representation doubled from 0.99% to 1.99%, while Black representation increased from 0.99% to 1.84%, an increase of 85.86%. It's worth noting that there were no reports of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.72% | 93.87% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.99% | 101.01% |
| Black | 0.99% | 1.84% | 85.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.69% | -6.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |