Explore the Family Name Perron
The meaning of Perron
1. Altered form of French Péron (see Peron 1), a cognate of 2 below. Compare Paro, Pearo, Pero, and Perow. 2. French: from a pet form of the Old French personal name Perre, a variant of Pierre, French form of Peter. This surname is also established in England, taken there by the Huguenots; compare Perrin. 3. French: habitational name from (Le) Perron, the name of several places in various parts of France (e.g. in Jura), named from pierre ‘stone, rock’. 4. Breton (rarely Le Pérron): variant of Pédron (see Pedron). 5. Spanish (Perrón): probably from an augmentative of perro ‘dog’. 6. Italian: variant of Perrone with loss of the final syllable. History: Daniel Péron or Perron dit Suire from Dompierre-sur-Mer in Charente-Maritime, France, married Louise Gargottin in Château-Richer, QC, in 1664. He was of Huguenot stock, but in QC he converted to Catholicism. His name is listed (in the original form Péron and in its altered form Perron) in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors. His descendants also bear other altered forms of the surname, mentioned in 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Armand, Normand, Laurent, Marcel, Aime, Cecile, Clovis, Emile, Fernand, Ferrel, Francois.
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How common is the last name Perron in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Perron has gained some popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 6799th and steadily rose to 6721st in 2010, indicating a change of 1.15%. The number of individuals with this last name also increased from 4568 to 5023, a 9.96% increase within the decade. The proportion of people bearing the surname Perron per 100k population also saw a slight increase from 1.69 to 1.7, marking a 0.59% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,799 | #6,721 | 1.15% |
| Count | 4,568 | 5,023 | 9.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.69 | 1.7 | 0.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perron
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Perron from 2000 to 2010. Most notably, there was a significant 60.87% increase in those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander. Other noticeable increases were seen in those identifying as Hispanic (41.42% increase) and Black (31.64% increase). Meanwhile, a small growth of 30.3% was observed in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category. However, the largest group—those who identify as White—saw a slight decrease of 2.1%. Those identifying with two or more races also increased by 21.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.26% | 92.28% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.39% | 41.42% |
| Black | 1.77% | 2.33% | 31.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.41% | 21.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.66% | 0.86% | 30.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.74% | 60.87% |
Perron ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Perron is French & German, which comprises 35.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (34.5%) and Scandinavian (7.0%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 35.2% |
| British & Irish | 34.5% |
| Scandinavian | 7.0% |
| Other | 23.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Perron
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Perron have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 71.40% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 71.40% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 71.40% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 70.60% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 69.80% |
What Perron haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Perron is R-Z209, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z209 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-L51, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Huddleston, Ruggles, Bourke, Cushing, Maness, Jauregui, Sledge, Irish, Benoit, Shelby.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Perron surname are: H1, N, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Perron have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Perron" Surname 44.2%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Perron" Surname 25.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Perron" Surname 31.2%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Perron" Surname 16.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Perron?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Perron are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition