2000
#4,934
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,544
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.43
Uncommon Last name
Perdomo
A Spanish surname derived from the phrase "per domo," meaning "by home," likely referring to a house servant or steward.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 13,482 Americans carry the last name Perdomo. That puts it at #2,995 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.93 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 25,423 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Perdomo 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
13K
1 in 25,423
Census rank
#2,995
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
12K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 11,757 bearers of the surname Perdomo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.93 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 2995th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Perdomo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.3%. The next largest groups are White (4.4%) and Black (0.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Perdomo
The surname Perdomo is of Spanish origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have originated from the combination of two words: "perder" meaning "to lose" and "domo" meaning "home" or "house." This linguistic blend suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who had lost their homes or were displaced during the tumultuous period of the Reconquista, when the Christian kingdoms gradually reclaimed territories from the Moors.
One of the earliest records of the Perdomo surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrias, a medieval census of landowners and vassals compiled in the 14th century during the reign of King Pedro I of Castile. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Perdomo residing in various regions of what is now northern Spain.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Perdomo name was Diego Perdomo, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of the Canary Islands alongside Juan Rejón. His exploits are documented in historical accounts of the time, highlighting his role in subjugating the native Guanche population.
As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Atlantic, the Perdomo surname found its way to the New World. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Juan Perdomo, a settler who arrived in Santo Domingo (present-day Dominican Republic) in the early 16th century. He is believed to have been among the first Europeans to establish a permanent presence on the island.
In the 17th century, a prominent member of the Perdomo family was Pedro Perdomo Maldonado, a Spanish military officer and governor of Florida from 1647 to 1648. His tenure was marked by conflicts with English colonists and efforts to fortify the Spanish presence in the region.
Another notable figure was Francisco Perdomo, a Spanish sculptor and architect who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is renowned for his contributions to the Renaissance architecture of Seville, particularly his work on the Cathedral of Seville and the Giralda bell tower.
As the centuries passed, the Perdomo surname continued to spread across Spain, Latin America, and various parts of the Spanish-speaking world, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, including art, literature, and politics.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Perdomo
Among Census respondents with the surname Perdomo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.3%. The next largest groups are White (4.4%) and Black (0.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Perdomo 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 Perdomo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.3% · 11,082
- White4.4% · 521
- Black or African American0.7% · 80
- Two or more races0.3% · 30
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 23
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 21
Timeline
Historical Census data for Perdomo
Perdomo 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
#3,548
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,058
+3,514 bearers (+53.7%)
Per 100,000 3.41
Rank movement Up 1,386 places
2020
#2,995
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 11,757
+1,699 bearers (+16.9%)
Per 100,000 3.93
Rank movement Up 553 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #4,934 | 6,544 | 2.43 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,548 | 10,058 | 3.41 | +3,514 bearers (+53.7%) | Up 1,386 places |
| 2020 | #2,995 | 11,757 | 3.93 | +1,699 bearers (+16.9%) | Up 553 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 Perdomo 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 | #3,548 | #2,995 | 15.6% |
| Count | 10,058 | 11,757 | 16.9% |
| Per 100K | 3.41 | 3.93 | 15.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Perdomo bearers went from 10,058 to 11,757 (+16.9% change). The surname moved up 553 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,548 to #2,995.
FAQ
Perdomo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Perdomo?
Name Census estimates that about 13,482 living Americans carry the surname Perdomo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 25,423 residents.
How common is Perdomo?
Perdomo ranks #2,995 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.93 per 100,000 residents, which is about 4 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 11,757 people with the surname Perdomo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (13,482), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.93 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.93 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 4 of them to have the surname Perdomo.
Has Perdomo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Perdomo went from 10,058 recorded bearers to 11,757. That is an increase of 1,699 (+16.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #3,548 to #2,995.
What does the Census say about the background of Perdomo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Perdomo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.3%. The next largest groups are White (4.4%) and Black (0.7%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Perdomo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.3% (11,082 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Perdomo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.3%), White (4.4%), Black (0.7%). 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 Perdomo (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 Perdomo mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the phrase "per domo," meaning "by home," likely referring to a house servant or steward. 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 Perdomo (3.93 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 Perdomo?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.