Explore the Family Name Perrino
The meaning of Perrino
1. Italian: from a pet form of the personal name Perro. 2. Galician (Perriño): probably a variant of Portuguese Perrinho, a habitational name from Vila Cova do Perrinho, in Portugal. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Pasquale, Angelo, Cosmo, Giuseppe, Vito, Aldo, Antonio, Attilio, Domenico, Filippo, Francesco, Luigi.
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How common is the last name Perrino in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Perrino saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell by 20.08% from 19,642 in 2000 to 23,587 in 2010. Meanwhile, the count decreased by 15.28% from 1,270 in 2000 to 1,076 in 2010. This change also led to a drop in proportion per 100k, which went down by 23.4% from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,642 | #23,587 | -20.08% |
| Count | 1,270 | 1,076 | -15.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.36 | -23.4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perrino
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Perrino. In 2000, a significant majority of those with this surname identified as White (90.55%), followed by Black (4.25%) and Hispanic (3.15%). By 2010, although the majority was still White, the proportion had slightly decreased to 89.87%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black also dropped to 3.81%. However, there was an increase among those identifying as Hispanic, rising to 4.18%. The proportions of those identifying with Two or more races (-0.67%) remained relatively stable, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.55% | 89.87% | -0.75% |
| Hispanic | 3.15% | 4.18% | 32.7% |
| Black | 4.25% | 3.81% | -10.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.49% | -0.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |