Explore the Family Name Peroutka
The meaning of Peroutka
Czech: from peroutka ‘feather, quill’, perhaps a nickname denoting a small, light person, or possibly a metonymic occupational name for a clerk, on account of his use of a quill pen.
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How common is the last name Peroutka in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Peroutka has seen an increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. The census data indicates that the rank of the surname rose from 52,289 in 2000 to 51,830 in 2010, a change of nearly 0.88%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 7.51% from 373 in 2000 to 401 in 2010. However, when it comes to the proportion per 100,000 people, the number remained stable at 0.14 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #51,830 | 0.88% |
| Count | 373 | 401 | 7.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peroutka
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Peroutka surname. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with an increase from 96.51% in 2000 to 97.26% in 2010. A slight decrease was noted in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 2.14% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010. The data did not record any changes in the numbers of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 97.26% | 0.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 1.75% | -18.22% |
| 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% |