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

Perdue, 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 Perdue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perdue in America

Perdue is the 2211th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perdue surname appeared 16,464 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 6 people would have the surname Perdue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Perdue 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 Perdue

The surname Perdue has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "perdu," meaning "lost" or "wandering." This name may have been bestowed upon someone who had become displaced or had wandered from their original home.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Perdue can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property compiled in 1086 under the reign of William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book includes references to individuals with the surname Perdue residing in the Norman regions of England.

During the 13th century, the name Perdue appeared in various documents and records across various regions of France. One notable example is Jacques Perdue, a merchant from Normandy who was born in 1245 and played a significant role in establishing trade routes between France and England.

In the 16th century, the Perdue family gained prominence in the region of Champagne, where they owned several vineyards and estates. One of the most renowned members of the family during this period was Étienne Perdue (1512-1583), a renowned winemaker whose techniques and innovations helped to elevate the quality of Champagne wines.

The name Perdue also has ties to several place names in France, such as the village of Perdusac in the Languedoc region, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in certain areas.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname Perdue. One such figure was Antoine Perdue (1680-1745), a French explorer who accompanied René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, on his expeditions to the Americas in the late 17th century.

Another prominent individual was Marie-Antoinette Perdue (1755-1793), a French noblewoman and socialite who played a prominent role in the cultural and intellectual circles of pre-revolutionary Paris.

In the field of literature, the name Perdue is associated with the 19th-century French novelist and playwright Émile Perdue (1822-1889), whose works explored themes of love, loss, and societal expectations.

The Perdue family also made their mark in the world of art, with the celebrated painter Jean-Baptiste Perdue (1784-1854) becoming renowned for his landscapes and portraits depicting the rural life of France.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Perdue has been carried by individuals from diverse walks of life, each contributing to the rich tapestry of history and culture in their respective fields and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perdue

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

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

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