Explore the Family Name Perovic
The meaning of Perovic
Croatian and Serbian (Perović): patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Petar (see Peter).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Perovic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Perovic has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 111,740th most popular surname while in 2010, it climbed to the 102,197th position, a change of 8.54%. In terms of counts, there were 146 individuals with this surname in 2000, which increased to 176 by 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 20.55%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw an increase from 0.05 to 0.06 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,740 | #102,197 | 8.54% |
| Count | 146 | 176 | 20.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perovic
When we consider ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that those bearing the Perovic surname predominantly identify as White. Their representation increased slightly from 96.58% in 2000 to 96.59% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity within this surname group for both years. Additionally, there were no individuals who identified with two or more races. These patterns remained consistent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 96.59% | 0.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |