Explore the Family Name Pherigo
The meaning of Pherigo
Altered form of Peregoy, a surname of French origin. Compare Perigo 1.
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How common is the last name Pherigo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pherigo experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank dropped from 46,083 to 48,530, indicating a change of -5.31%. The actual count of people with the Pherigo surname also declined marginally from 436 in 2000 to 435 in 2010, a change of -0.23%. This resulted in a proportion per 100k of 0.15 in 2010, down 6.25% from 0.16 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #48,530 | -5.31% |
| Count | 436 | 435 | -0.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pherigo
The ethnicity breakdown of individuals with the Pherigo surname also shifted between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority ethnic identity remained White, although it saw a slight dip from 91.97% in 2000 to 91.26% in 2010. Those identifying as of two or more races saw an increase of 13.11%, going from 1.83% to 2.07%. The percentage of people self-identifying as Hispanic within this surname decreased by 28.42%, from 4.82% to 3.45%. Additionally, the American Indian and Alaskan Native identity rose by 66.67%, standing at 2.30% in 2010 compared to 1.38% in 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black identities were recorded as zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.97% | 91.26% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 4.82% | 3.45% | -28.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.38% | 2.3% | 66.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 2.07% | 13.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |