Explore the Family Name Persin
The meaning of Persin
1. Croatian (Peršin): from peršin ‘parsley’, probably used as a nickname of a grower or seller. 2. Slovenian (Peršin): augmentative derivative of the old personal name Perše, itself a derivative of Peter. 3. French: nickname derived from Old French pers ‘blue, livid, deathly pale’, probably denoting a man with pale complexion.
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How common is the last name Persin in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Persin has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname in terms of prevalence slipped from 66,676th place in 2000 to 79,338th in 2010, representing a change of -18.99%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also declined by -13.36%, dropping from 277 in 2000 to 240 in 2010. This indicates a decrease in the proportion of people with the surname Persin per 100,000 population, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #79,338 | -18.99% |
| Count | 277 | 240 | -13.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Persin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Persin identify as White. In 2000, 98.19% identified as White, which increased to 99.58% by 2010. There was no recorded change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010. These categories remained at 0%, suggesting that these ethnic identities are either non-existent or extremely rare among individuals with the surname Persin.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 99.58% | 1.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |