Explore the Family Name Perotti
The meaning of Perotti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Perotto, a pet form of the personal name Pero. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Ugo, Aldo, Dante, Elio, Gaetano, Geno, Giacomo, Giovanni, Guido, Lorenzo, Luca, Piero.
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How common is the last name Perotti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Perotti experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,991 but fell to 26,086 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.37%. The number of individuals with this surname, however, saw an increase from 887 to 939 during this same period, indicating a growth rate of 5.86%. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 3.03% from 0.33 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,991 | #26,086 | -0.37% |
| Count | 887 | 939 | 5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perotti
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnicity of individuals with the Perotti surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there were no Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals with this surname, and the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained constant at 0%. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.30% from 90.53% to 89.35%. The percentage of individuals of Two or More Races also decreased by 6.19% from 1.13% to 1.06%. However, the Hispanic ethnic identity under the Perotti surname saw an increase of 13.82%, rising from 7.67% to 8.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.53% | 89.35% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.67% | 8.73% | 13.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.06% | -6.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |