Explore the Family Name Perz
How common is the last name Perz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Perz experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Perz was ranked 25,547th in popularity and fell to the rank of 27,185th in 2010, marking a decline of 6.41%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly from 908 in 2000 to 890 in 2010, a dip of 1.98%. The proportion of the population with the Perz surname per 100,000 people decreased by 11.76% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,547 | #27,185 | -6.41% |
| Count | 908 | 890 | -1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.3 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Perz
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity of individuals with the Perz surname reveals subtle shifts over a decade. The presence of the Perz surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined by 29.37%, while the appearance of the surname among those identifying as two or more ethnicities increased from 0% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. There was a slight decrease of 4.08% in the prevalence of the Perz surname within the white population. However, the number of individuals with the Perz surname who identify as Hispanic saw an increase of 15.41%. The data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations was either suppressed or remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.81% | 68.88% | -4.08% |
| Hispanic | 24.34% | 28.09% | 15.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.43% | 1.01% | -29.37% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |