Explore the Family Name Perrett
The meaning of Perrett
English (southwestern): variant of Parrott.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Perrett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Perrett experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,547 in popularity, but by 2010, it fell to 27,411, marking a decrease of 16.41%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a drop from 1,005 in 2000 to 880 in 2010, a fall of 12.44%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Perrett per 100,000 inhabitants decreased by 18.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,547 | #27,411 | -16.41% |
| Count | 1,005 | 880 | -12.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.3 | -18.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perrett
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Perrett. Between 2000 and 2010, there were shifts in the distribution of ethnicity. Although the majority identified as White (dropping from 73.53% to 68.52%), there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 19.4% to 25.23%. A small percentage identified as Black, increasing slightly from 3.68% to 3.75%, while those claiming two or more ethnicities dropped from 2.29% to 1.25%. Notably, by 2010, 1.25% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, a group not previously represented in 2000. No individuals reported American Indian and Alaskan Native as their ethnic identity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.53% | 68.52% | -6.81% |
| Hispanic | 19.4% | 25.23% | 30.05% |
| Black | 3.68% | 3.75% | 1.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 1.25% | -45.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |