Explore the Family Name Pernice
The meaning of Pernice
Italian (southern): nickname from pernice ‘partridge’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Ciro, Sal, Sergio, Carmine, Concetta, Guglielmo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pernice in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pernice has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,324th but fell to 32,935th in 2010, marking an 8.61% decrease. The frequency count of the surname also dropped from 728 in 2000 to 696 in 2010, representing a 4.4% reduction. The proportion per 100k people decreased by 11.11%, going from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,324 | #32,935 | -8.61% |
| Count | 728 | 696 | -4.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pernice
The Decennial U.S. Census data also gives insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pernice. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.15% in 2000 to 94.54% in 2010. Hispanic representation among those with the surname increased by 30.91%, growing from 1.65% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010. There was also an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, moving from 1.10% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010. Data for 2010 showed that 1.29% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, a group not represented in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 94.54% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.16% | 30.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.44% | 30.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |