Explore the Family Name Perrie
The meaning of Perrie
Scottish: variant of Perry 2. Alternatively, perhaps from the Old French personal name Pierre; see Pierce.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Perrie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Perrie" experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,526 and dropped to 63,873 in 2010, marking a 13% decrease. The count of people with this surname also decreased by approximately 7.69%, from 338 in 2000 to 312 in 2010. Consequently, its proportion per 100,000 people fell by 15.38% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #63,873 | -13% |
| Count | 338 | 312 | -7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perrie
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of people with the surname "Perrie" identified as White in both years, showing a minimal increase from 75.74% in 2000 to 75.96% in 2010. There was a notable debut of Hispanic representation in 2010 at 2.88%, where none was recorded in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races fell by 13.51%, while those identifying as Black saw a decrease of 8.32%. No individuals with the Perrie surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years according to the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.74% | 75.96% | 0.29% |
| Black | 19.23% | 17.63% | -8.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.88% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.96% | 2.56% | -13.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |