Explore the Family Name Perren
The meaning of Perren
French and English (of French Huguenot origin): variant of Perrin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Perren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Perren has seen a slight decrease in the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked the 48,021st most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 53,538th. The number of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 414 in 2000 to 386 in 2010, representing a drop of 6.76%. As a result, the proportion of people with the surname Perren per 100,000 residents decreased by 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #53,538 | -11.49% |
| Count | 414 | 386 | -6.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perren
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Perren, the Decennial U.S. Census provides an interesting picture. Although the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, the percentage saw a small decrease from 86.96% to 85.23%. The percentage of Perrens identifying as Hispanic, however, increased significantly from 4.83% in 2000 to 7.77% in 2010, marking a 60.87% change. The percentage of Black Perrens decreased slightly from 7.25% to 6.74%. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, and no data was reported for those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.96% | 85.23% | -1.99% |
| Hispanic | 4.83% | 7.77% | 60.87% |
| Black | 7.25% | 6.74% | -7.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |