2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Perantoni
An Italian surname derived from a location or toponymic name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Perantoni. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Perantoni 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Perantoni in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Perantoni, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and Black (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Perantoni
The surname Perantoni is of Italian origin, originating from the northern region of Italy. It is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, possibly around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to derive from the Italian word "peranto," which means "therefore" or "consequently," suggesting a connection to a person's occupation or status.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Perantoni can be found in the archives of the city of Verona, where a certain Giacomo Perantoni was mentioned in a document dated 1387. This document referred to a legal dispute over property ownership, indicating that the Perantoni family held a notable position in the region during that time.
In the 15th century, the Perantoni name appeared in records from the city of Vicenza, where a prominent family bearing this surname resided. Among them was Filippo Perantoni, a respected merchant and landowner who lived between 1425 and 1498. His son, Antonio Perantoni (1460-1534), followed in his footsteps and became a influential figure in the local trade guilds.
The Perantoni name also has connections to the city of Venice, where records from the 16th century mention a family of skilled glassmakers bearing this surname. One of the most renowned members of this branch was Marco Perantoni (1525-1598), whose exquisite glasswork was highly sought after by the Venetian nobility.
In the 17th century, the Perantoni name gained further recognition with the birth of Giovanni Battista Perantoni (1638-1712), a celebrated architect who designed several notable churches and palaces in the Veneto region. His most famous work is the Chiesa di Santa Maria della Salute in Venice, which is considered a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.
Another notable figure with the Perantoni surname was Giulio Perantoni (1785-1865), a military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a prominent statesman in the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia. His memoirs and correspondence provide valuable insights into the political and social climate of that era.
The surname Perantoni has a rich historical legacy, with its origins deeply rooted in the northern regions of Italy. Although it may not have achieved widespread fame, the name has been associated with accomplished individuals in various fields, from commerce and the arts to military service and statesmanship.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Perantoni
Among Census respondents with the surname Perantoni, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and Black (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Perantoni 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 Perantoni surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.7% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino9.9% · 11
- Black or African American3.6% · 4
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Perantoni
Perantoni appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,861 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+5 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,104 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Down 8,861 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.7%) | Up 5,104 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 Perantoni 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 | #153,769 | #148,665 | 3.3% |
| Count | 106 | 111 | 4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Perantoni bearers went from 106 to 111 (+4.7% change). The surname moved up 5,104 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #148,665.
FAQ
Perantoni surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Perantoni?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Perantoni. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Perantoni?
Perantoni ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Perantoni. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Perantoni.
Has Perantoni become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Perantoni went from 106 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 5 (+4.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Perantoni?
Among Census respondents with the surname Perantoni, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and Black (3.6%). 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 Perantoni in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.7% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Perantoni appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.7%), Hispanic (9.9%), Black (3.6%). 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 Perantoni (2000, 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 Perantoni mean?
An Italian surname derived from a location or toponymic name. 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 Perantoni (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 Americans have the surname Perantoni?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.