Explore the Family Name Perrigo
The meaning of Perrigo
1. Variant of Peregoy, a surname of French origin. Compare Perigo 1. 2. English: Anglicized form of French Perrigot, a diminutive of the personal name Perrigaud, a compound of Pierre (see Peter) + Rigaud (a pet form of Richard). Alternatively, perhaps of the same origin as 1 above. Compare Perigo 2. History: This surname was brought to England by ironworkers from Picardy and Normandy (during the 16th century and the mid-17th century), where the surname Perrigot (and not Périgord) is established.
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How common is the last name Perrigo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Perrigo has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Perrigo ranked 16,147th in popularity, dropping to 16,555th by 2010 - a slide of 2.53%. Despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Perrigo surname increased from 1,646 in 2000 to 1,734 in 2010, a growth of 5.35%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a small decline of 3.28%, from 0.61 in 2000 to 0.59 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,147 | #16,555 | -2.53% |
| Count | 1,646 | 1,734 | 5.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.59 | -3.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perrigo
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Perrigo surname identify as White, making up 94.06% of the total in 2010, slightly down from 95.32% in 2000. The second most common ethnic identity is those of two or more races, representing 1.67% of Perrigos in 2010, a decrease from 1.88% in 2000. There was a notable increase in the percentage of Perrigos identifying as Hispanic, growing from 1.34% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Perrigos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were relatively low, at less than 1% each. The number of Perrigos identifying as Black remained steady, at zero, over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 94.06% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.31% | 72.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 1.67% | -11.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.67% | 0% | 0% |