Find out how popular the last name Perches is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Perches.

Perches, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Perches surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perches in America

Perches is the 47186th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perches surname appeared 450 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Perches.

We can also compare 2010 data for Perches to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Perches

The surname Perches is believed to have its origins in France, where it emerged during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "perche," which referred to a type of pole or rod used for various purposes, such as measuring land or supporting vines.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Perches can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Robertus de Perchis," who was likely a landholder or peasant associated with an area known for its perches or poles.

In the 13th century, the Perches surname appeared in the records of the Duchy of Burgundy, where it was often rendered as "Perchey" or "Perchie." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized orthography had yet to be established.

During the 14th century, the name Perches gained prominence in the northern regions of France, particularly in the area around Picardy. One notable figure from this period was Jean Perches, a merchant and landowner born in Amiens in 1325.

The Perches surname also has ties to various place names throughout France, such as Perches-en-Beauce, a commune in the department of Eure-et-Loir, and Perches, a former commune in the department of Orne. These place names likely derived from the same root as the surname, indicating areas where poles or perches were commonly used or produced.

In the 15th century, the Perches name appeared in the records of the Duchy of Brittany, where a certain Guillaume Perches was recorded as a nobleman and landowner in the town of Rennes around 1470.

Throughout the subsequent centuries, the Perches surname continued to be present in various regions of France, with notable individuals including:

1. Étienne Perches (1550-1628), a renowned poet and playwright from Paris.
2. Marie Perches (1615-1687), a prominent businesswoman and philanthropist from Lyon.
3. Jacques Perches (1720-1798), a military officer who served in the French Revolutionary Wars.
4. Pierre Perches (1805-1871), a well-known painter and artist from Marseille.
5. Émile Perches (1860-1932), a celebrated architect and urban planner from Paris.

While the surname Perches has its roots firmly planted in French soil, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration patterns. However, its etymology and historical significance remain deeply intertwined with the cultural and linguistic heritage of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perches

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Perches.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Perches was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Perches has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Perches was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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