Explore the Family Name Peruski
The meaning of Peruski
Americanized form of Polish Pierucki.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peruski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Peruski' has shown a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name rose from 47,654 in 2000 to 47,006 in 2010, reflecting a change of 1.36%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew by 8.13% during the same period, from 418 people in 2000 to 452 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #47,006 | 1.36% |
| Count | 418 | 452 | 8.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peruski
In terms of ethnicity, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a minor shift in ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Peruski' between 2000 and 2010. In both years, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 0.37% over the decade, from 99.04% in 2000 to 98.67% in 2010. There were also no records of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.04% | 98.67% | -0.37% |
| 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% |