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

Pereida, 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 Pereida surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pereida in America

Pereida is the 26143rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pereida surname appeared 936 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 Pereida.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pereida 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 Pereida

The surname PEREIDA is of Spanish origin, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the Galicia region of northwestern Spain, where it was likely derived from a place name or a nickname referring to someone's place of origin or residence.

One possible origin of the name PEREIDA is the Galician word "pereida," which means "wanderer" or "traveler." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who frequently traveled or moved from one place to another. Alternatively, it could have been derived from the name of a specific place or locality, although the exact location is uncertain.

In the early records of Galicia, the name PEREIDA appears with various spelling variations, such as Pereida, Pereyda, and Pereda. These variations reflect the fluid nature of surname spellings in medieval times, as well as the influence of regional dialects and scribal conventions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PEREIDA can be found in the archives of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where a certain Pedro Pereida is mentioned in a document dated 1487. This suggests that the name was already in use during the late 15th century in the region.

Another notable figure bearing the surname PEREIDA was Juan Pereida, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his famous expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. Juan Pereida played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.

In the 17th century, a painter named Diego Pereida (c. 1590-1660) gained recognition for his religious works, which can still be found in various churches and museums in Spain. His most famous painting, "The Adoration of the Magi," is housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid.

During the 18th century, a prominent figure named María Pereida (1712-1789) gained recognition as a successful businesswoman and landowner in the city of Pontevedra, Galicia. She was known for her entrepreneurial spirit and her contributions to the local economy.

In the 19th century, a writer and journalist named Andrés Pereida (1825-1892) made a name for himself with his political commentaries and literary works. He was a vocal advocate for social reform and played an active role in the intellectual circles of his time.

While the surname PEREIDA may not be as widely recognized as some other Spanish surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of the Galician region of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pereida

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

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

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