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

Perchez, 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 Perchez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perchez in America

Perchez is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perchez surname appeared 184 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 Perchez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Perchez 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 Perchez

The surname PERCHEZ originated in France during the 13th century. It is derived from the Old French word "perche," which means "pole" or "perch," referring to a long pole or rod used for various purposes, such as measuring land or catching fish.

The name is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in areas where fishing and land surveying were common occupations. It may have been adopted as a descriptive surname for those who worked with poles or perches in their trades.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname PERCHEZ can be found in the "Livre des métiers d'Étienne Boileau" (Book of Trades by Étienne Boileau), a 13th-century document that listed various professions and trades in Paris. In this document, a certain "Guillaume PERCHEZ" is mentioned as a fisherman.

During the 14th century, the name PERCHEZ appeared in several historical records and manuscripts, such as the "Chartres" (Charters) of Normandy, where a "Robert PERCHEZ" was listed as a landowner in the town of Rouen.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname PERCHEZ was Jean PERCHEZ (c. 1420 - 1492), a renowned architect and stonemason from the town of Dijon. He is credited with designing several notable buildings, including the Palais de Justice in Dijon.

Another prominent individual with the surname PERCHEZ was Pierre PERCHEZ (1555 - 1625), a French playwright and poet from Paris. He wrote several successful plays that were performed in the city's theaters during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

In the 18th century, a famous bearer of the name was Louis PERCHEZ (1720 - 1798), a French explorer and cartographer who played a significant role in mapping the territories of North America during the colonial era.

During the 19th century, a notable figure was Marie PERCHEZ (1832 - 1901), a French educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls and fought for equal access to education for women in France.

Over the centuries, the surname PERCHEZ has been associated with various professions, including fishing, land surveying, architecture, literature, exploration, and education. While its origins can be traced back to the northern regions of France, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perchez

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

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 Perchez 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 Perchez 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 Perchez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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