Explore the Family Name Peroni
The meaning of Peroni
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Peron or Perone. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Silvio, Angelo, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peroni in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Peroni saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 53,782 in terms of prevalence, with 360 individuals bearing the name. A decade later in 2010, the ranking fell to 63,373 and the count dropped to 315 - a decrease of 17.83% and 12.5% respectively. The proportion of people named Peroni per 100,000 also decreased from 0.13 to 0.11 during this period, reflecting a decline of 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #63,373 | -17.83% |
| Count | 360 | 315 | -12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peroni
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Peroni identify as White, at 96.39% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.24% in 2010. Over these ten years, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.39% to 3.17%. In 2000, nearly 2% reported having two or more ethnic identities, but by 2010, this number had fallen to zero. No significant changes were observed in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 95.24% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 3.17% | 128.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |