Explore the Family Name Perreira
The meaning of Perreira
Portuguese (mainly Brazil): variant of Pereira. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Carlos, Alberto, Alfredo, Ana Lucia, Carmelita, Domingos, Gustavo, Lauriano, Luis, Orlando. Portuguese Agostinho.
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How common is the last name Perreira in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Perreira has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 14,212 in terms of most common surnames, but by 2010, it had jumped to 12,837 – a 9.67% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,937 to 2,398 between 2000 and 2010, which is a significant growth rate of 23.8%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals grew by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,212 | #12,837 | 9.67% |
| Count | 1,937 | 2,398 | 23.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.81 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perreira
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Perreira also provides intriguing insights according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A majority identify as White, at 54.31% in 2000 and slightly less at 53.63% in 2010. There was a notable shift in those identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 11.51% in 2000 to 16.35% in 2010, a change of 42.05%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those from two or more races declined by 22.33% and 18.36% respectively. The proportions identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.31% | 53.63% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 11.51% | 16.35% | 42.05% |
| Two or More Races | 19.77% | 16.14% | -18.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 11.87% | 9.22% | -22.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |