Explore the Family Name Perun
The meaning of Perun
Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Slovak: nickname from Perun, the name of the highest god of the Old Slavic pantheon, the god of thunder and lightning. Perun’s name also came to be used as a term meaning ‘thunder’ (in Ukrainian). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Czeslaw, Izydor, Wasyl.
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How common is the last name Perun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Perun has experienced a slight decrease in rank from 71,143 in 2000 to 73,911 in 2010, indicating a change of -3.89. However, the count of people with the surname Perun increased by a small margin from 256 in 2000 to 262 in 2010, signifying a growth of 2.34. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.09 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #73,911 | -3.89% |
| Count | 256 | 262 | 2.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perun
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, people with the Perun surname predominantly identify as White, although there was a minor decrease from 99.22% in 2000 to 97.33% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either reported as zero or suppressed (S) for privacy purposes, indicating that these groups are either non-existent or very small within the population carrying the Perun surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.22% | 97.33% | -1.9% |
| 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% |