2000
#47,735
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 417
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Rare Last name
Perezperez
A Hispanic surname derived from the given name Perez, meaning "son of Perez".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,274 Americans carry the last name Perezperez. That puts it at #10,690 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.96 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 104,690 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Perezperez 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
3.3K
1 in 104,690
Census rank
#10,690
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,855 bearers of the surname Perezperez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.96 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10690th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Perezperez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 98.1%. The next largest groups are White (1.4%) and Black (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Perezperez
The surname PEREZPEREZ has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is a double-barreled surname, with both elements deriving from the Spanish word "Perez," which means "son of Pedro." This naming convention was commonly used in medieval Spain to indicate a person's patronymic lineage.
The first recorded instances of the PEREZPEREZ surname can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in the regions of Castile and Aragon. It is believed that the double form of the name emerged as a way to distinguish between different branches of the same family or to reinforce the patronymic connection.
One of the earliest known individuals with the PEREZPEREZ surname was Rodrigo Perezperez, a nobleman from Castile who lived in the late 13th century. He was a prominent figure during the reign of King Alfonso X and held significant landholdings in the region.
In the 15th century, the PEREZPEREZ name appeared in various records and documents related to the Spanish Inquisition, indicating that some members of the family were targeted during this period of religious persecution.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the PEREZPEREZ surname gained prominence in Spanish literature and arts. Juan Perezperez (1540-1612) was a renowned poet and playwright from Seville, whose works were widely celebrated during the Spanish Golden Age.
Another notable figure was Catalina Perezperez (1575-1637), a painter from Madrid who gained recognition for her religious and portrait works. Her paintings can be found in several churches and museums across Spain.
In the 18th century, Bartolomé Perezperez (1712-1789) was a respected architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de Liria and the Capilla del Obispo.
As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Americas, the PEREZPEREZ surname spread to various colonies, including Mexico, Argentina, and Peru. Generations of PEREZPEREZ families established themselves in these regions, contributing to the rich cultural diversity of Latin American societies.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Perezperez
Among Census respondents with the surname Perezperez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 98.1%. The next largest groups are White (1.4%) and Black (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Perezperez 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 Perezperez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino98.1% · 2,800
- White1.4% · 39
- Black or African American0.3% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.1% · 2
- Two or more races0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Perezperez
Perezperez 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
#17,980
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,553
+1,136 bearers (+272.4%)
Per 100,000 0.53
Rank movement Up 29,755 places
2020
#10,690
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,855
+1,302 bearers (+83.8%)
Per 100,000 0.96
Rank movement Up 7,290 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #47,735 | 417 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #17,980 | 1,553 | 0.53 | +1,136 bearers (+272.4%) | Up 29,755 places |
| 2020 | #10,690 | 2,855 | 0.96 | +1,302 bearers (+83.8%) | Up 7,290 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 Perezperez 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 | #17,980 | #10,690 | 40.5% |
| Count | 1,553 | 2,855 | 83.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.53 | 0.96 | 80.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Perezperez bearers went from 1,553 to 2,855 (+83.8% change). The surname moved up 7,290 positions in the national ranking, going from #17,980 to #10,690.
FAQ
Perezperez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Perezperez?
Name Census estimates that about 3,274 living Americans carry the surname Perezperez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 104,690 residents.
How common is Perezperez?
Perezperez ranks #10,690 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.96 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,855 people with the surname Perezperez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,274), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.96 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.96 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Perezperez.
Has Perezperez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Perezperez went from 1,553 recorded bearers to 2,855. That is an increase of 1,302 (+83.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #17,980 to #10,690.
What does the Census say about the background of Perezperez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Perezperez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 98.1%. The next largest groups are White (1.4%) and Black (0.3%). 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 Perezperez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.1% (2,800 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Perezperez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (98.1%), White (1.4%), Black (0.3%). 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 Perezperez (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 Perezperez mean?
A Hispanic surname derived from the given name Perez, meaning "son of Perez". 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 Perezperez (0.96 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 people have the surname Perezperez?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.