Explore the Family Name Perrella
The meaning of Perrella
Italian: from a pet form of the personal name Perro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Carmine, Orfeo, Remo, Rocco, Silvio, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Perrella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Perrella has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,876th and had a proportion of 0.24 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 41,799th with a proportion of 0.18 per 100,000 people, indicating a decrease in popularity by approximately 23.39%. The total count of people bearing the Perrella surname also decreased by roughly 17.98%, dropping from 634 in 2000 to 520 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,876 | #41,799 | -23.39% |
| Count | 634 | 520 | -17.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.18 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perrella
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Perrella, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with little change over the decade. In 2000, 93.53% of Perrellas identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 93.08% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 0.79% to 0.96% during the same period. The most significant change was seen in those identifying as Hispanic, which increased by 51.06% from 3.31% in 2000 to 5.00% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, the category of individuals identifying as two or more races was reported in 2000 but suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.53% | 93.08% | -0.48% |
| Hispanic | 3.31% | 5% | 51.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.96% | 21.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |