Explore the Family Name Perrill
The meaning of Perrill
English (Lincolnshire): variant of Perrell. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Perrill in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Perrill has seen slight fluctuations in popularity over time. In 2000, Perrill was ranked 74,957 in terms of popularity and this rank slightly dropped to 78,040 by 2010 – a decrease of about 4.11%. However, the total count of people with the Perrill surname increased from 240 in 2000 to 245 in 2010, marking an increase of 2.08%. Despite this incremental growth, the proportion of individuals with the Perrill surname per 100,000 people saw a decline of 11.11% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #78,040 | -4.11% |
| Count | 240 | 245 | 2.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perrill
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Perrill also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 78.75% in 2000 to 75.10% in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Perrill who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The representation of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native and of Two or more races also fell to zero by 2010 from 2.50% and 2.92% respectively in 2000. However, there was a significant rise among those identifying as Hispanic, from 15.00% in 2000 to 21.63% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.75% | 75.1% | -4.63% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 21.63% | 44.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.5% | 0% | 0% |