Explore the Family Name Perrott
The meaning of Perrott
1. English, Welsh and Irish: variant of Parrott. 2. In some cases possibly also an altered form of French Perrot.
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How common is the last name Perrott in the United States?
According to the data sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Perrott has seen a decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked at 30,023 and by 2010 it had slipped to 34,878 — a decrease of 16.17%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 737 in 2000 to 647 in 2010, marking a drop of 12.21%. In terms of proportion per 100k people, there was an 18.52% decrease from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,023 | #34,878 | -16.17% |
| Count | 737 | 647 | -12.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.22 | -18.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perrott
On matters of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Perrott surname identify as White. This group, however, saw a slight decrease from 95.93% in 2000 to 93.04% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases of 55.70% and 91.36% respectively, though they still make up a small portion of the total. Those identifying as two or more races also increased by 25.00%, from 1.36% in 2000 to 1.70% in 2010. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 93.04% | -3.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.32% | 55.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.7% | 25% |
| Black | 0.81% | 1.55% | 91.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |