2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Peariso
An English surname derived from the Italian surname Perriso, of unknown meaning and origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Peariso. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Peariso surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Peariso in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Peariso, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Peariso
The surname PEARISO has its origins in Italy, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "pirus," meaning "pear tree," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or owned pear orchards or were involved in the cultivation or trade of pears.
During the Middle Ages, many Italian surnames derived from occupations, locations, or physical characteristics. The PEARISO name appears to have emerged in the region of Tuscany, where it is still prevalent today. In the 14th century, records show a nobleman named Giulio PEARISO who owned vast tracts of land near the city of Siena, including several pear orchards.
One of the earliest known references to the PEARISO name can be found in a historical document from 1327, which mentions a merchant named Lorenzo PEARISO who traded in various goods, including pears and other fruits, between Florence and Genoa. This record provides evidence of the name's existence during the Renaissance period.
In the 15th century, a renowned artist named Giovanni PEARISO, born in 1438 in Pisa, gained recognition for his intricate frescoes depicting biblical scenes and landscapes featuring pear trees. His works can be found in several churches and monasteries throughout Tuscany.
Another notable figure bearing the PEARISO surname was Lucrezia PEARISO, a noblewoman born in 1521 in Lucca. She was renowned for her philanthropic efforts and established a charitable organization that provided food and shelter to the poor, often distributing pears and other fruits from her family's orchards.
In the 17th century, a prominent family of bankers and merchants named PEARISO resided in Venice. They were known for their involvement in international trade, including the export of Italian wines and fruits, such as pears, to various parts of Europe and the Ottoman Empire.
Throughout the centuries, variations of the PEARISO name have been recorded, including Peiriso, Peiresi, and Peirizi, likely due to regional dialects and spelling conventions. Additionally, some records indicate that the name may have been associated with certain place names or locations, such as the town of Perugia or the village of Perino.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Peariso
Among Census respondents with the surname Peariso, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Peariso bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Peariso surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.5% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Peariso
Peariso appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+7 bearers (+6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,227 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.9%) | Up 8,227 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Peariso surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #150,205 | 5.2% |
| Count | 102 | 109 | 6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 21.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Peariso bearers went from 102 to 109 (+6.9% change). The surname moved up 8,227 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #150,205.
FAQ
Peariso surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Peariso?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Peariso. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Peariso?
Peariso ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Peariso. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Peariso.
Has Peariso become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Peariso went from 102 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 7 (+6.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Peariso?
Among Census respondents with the surname Peariso, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Peariso in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.5% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Peariso appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.5%), Hispanic (2.8%), Two or More Races (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Peariso (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Peariso mean?
An English surname derived from the Italian surname Perriso, of unknown meaning and origin. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Peariso (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Peariso?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Peariso is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.