Explore the Family Name Pernas
The meaning of Pernas
Galician: nickname from pernas ‘legs’, applied to a man with long legs or with a defect of legs.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pernas in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pernas saw a substantial increase in the first decade of the new millennium. In 2000, it was ranked 61,713th in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to 58,182nd - an increase of 5.72%. The number of individuals with the surname also grew from 304 to 349, marking a 14.8% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly experienced growth, moving from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #58,182 | 5.72% |
| Count | 304 | 349 | 14.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pernas
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were significant changes among those carrying the surname Pernas between 2000 and 2010. The most notable shift was seen within the Hispanic community, which increased its percentage from 85.53% to 90.54%, indicating a rise of 5.86%. However, the percentage of White individuals with this surname fell significantly from 13.49% to 8.31%, a decrease of 38.40%. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, as well as those identifying with two or more races, remained unchanged during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.53% | 90.54% | 5.86% |
| White | 13.49% | 8.31% | -38.4% |
| 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% |