Explore the Family Name Perniciaro
The meaning of Perniciaro
Italian: from an agent derivative of pernice ‘partridge’, used to denote a hunter or catcher of patrridge. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Veto.
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How common is the last name Perniciaro in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Perniciaro has seen a noticeable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 50,366 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 44,270, marking a 12.1% change. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 390 in 2000 to 486 in 2010, representing a 24.62% surge. The proportion of people named Perniciaro per 100,000 also rose by 14.29%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #44,270 | 12.1% |
| Count | 390 | 486 | 24.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perniciaro
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Perniciaro identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 95.64% to 91.36%. Hispanic identification saw an increase of 53.19%, going from 2.82% in 2000 to 4.32% in 2010. While no one identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in 2000, by 2010 these groups represented 1.85% and 2.06% respectively. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 91.36% | -4.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 4.32% | 53.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |