Explore the Family Name Peryea
The meaning of Peryea
Americanized form of French Poirier ‘pear tree’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peryea in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Peryea saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 60,230th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to become the 58,337th, marking a positive change of 3.14%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 313 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, representing an increase of 11.18%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #58,337 | 3.14% |
| Count | 313 | 348 | 11.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peryea
As for ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed that the majority of individuals with the surname Peryea identified as White, making up 94.89% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 95.11% in 2010. There were slight increases in those identifying as belonging to two or more races and Hispanic, both rising from 1.92% to 2.01% over the ten-year period. No individuals with the surname Peryea identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 95.11% | 0.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 2.01% | 4.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.01% | 4.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |