Explore the Family Name Perritt
The meaning of Perritt
English (southern): variant of Parrott.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Perritt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Perritt has seen a slight increase in its usage over the span of a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,554th most popular surname; this rank dropped slightly to 20,348 in 2010. However, the actual count of people bearing this surname increased from 1,277 to 1,306 in the same period, representing a growth rate of approximately 2.27%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased marginally from 0.47 to 0.44.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,554 | #20,348 | -4.06% |
| Count | 1,277 | 1,306 | 2.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.44 | -6.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perritt
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those with the surname Perritt between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, though this group experienced a minor decrease from 94.13% to 92.88%. The number of individuals identifying as having two or more races saw the most significant growth, jumping from 1.33% to 2.91%. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black decreased, the American Indian and Alaskan Native representation increased from 0.70% to 1.15%. As some data was suppressed for privacy, these percentages may not account for every individual with the Perritt surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.13% | 92.88% | -1.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 2.91% | 118.8% |
| Black | 2.04% | 1.53% | -25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 1.15% | 64.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.07% | -14.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.46% | -16.36% |