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

Peretti, 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 Peretti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Peretti in America

Peretti is the 34465th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Peretti surname appeared 657 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 Peretti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Peretti 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 Peretti

The surname Peretti originates from Italy, specifically the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have emerged during the Renaissance period, around the 15th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "pera," which means "pear." This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have been associated with the cultivation or trading of pears.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Peretti can be found in the archives of Florence, where it appears in a document dated 1472. This document mentions a certain Giovanni Peretti, who was a merchant dealing in various goods, including pears.

In the 16th century, the Peretti name gained prominence when Felice Peretti, born in 1521, ascended to the papacy as Pope Sixtus V in 1585. He was a reformer and patron of the arts, and his reign saw significant architectural developments in Rome, including the construction of the Lateran Palace and the renovation of the Vatican Library.

Another notable bearer of the Peretti name was Tommaso Peretti, a renowned architect and sculptor from the 17th century. He was responsible for designing several churches and palaces in Rome, including the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone and the Palazzo Brancaccio.

In the 18th century, the Peretti family produced a celebrated poet and writer, Giulio Peretti. His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were widely acclaimed and influenced the literary landscape of his time.

The 19th century saw the birth of Giuseppe Peretti, a pioneering scientist and inventor. He made significant contributions to the field of telecommunications, and his work laid the foundation for the development of modern telephony.

Throughout its history, the Peretti name has been associated with various places and regions within Italy. For example, the town of Pereto in the province of L'Aquila is believed to have derived its name from the Peretti family, who were once prominent landowners in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Peretti

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

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

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