Explore the Family Name Perman
How common is the last name Perman in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Perman saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,538, but by 2010, it fell to a rank of 29,550, marking an 11.35% drop. The count of people with this surname also reduced from 864 in 2000 to 798 in 2010, reflecting a 7.64% decline. Consequently, there was a 15.62% decrease in the proportion of people named Perman per 100,000 U.S. residents.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,538 | #29,550 | -11.35% |
| Count | 864 | 798 | -7.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.27 | -15.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Perman changed slightly from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, the largest percentage identified as White, though the proportion decreased slightly from 94.79% to 94.24%. The next largest group in 2010 were those identifying as Black, which increased from 1.27% to 1.88%, followed by Asian/Pacific Islander, which declined from 1.85% to 1.38%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 0.58% to 1.38%. Unfortunately, the percentage for those identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.79% | 94.24% | -0.58% |
| Black | 1.27% | 1.88% | 48.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.85% | 1.38% | -25.41% |
| Hispanic | 0.58% | 1.38% | 137.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |