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

Perine, 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 Perine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perine in America

Perine is the 19210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perine surname appeared 1,413 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 Perine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Perine 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 Perine

The surname Perine is of French origin, with its roots traced back to the region of Normandy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "perrin," which was a diminutive form of the name Pierre, meaning "rock" or "stone."

The earliest recorded instances of the Perine surname date back to the 12th century, where it appeared in various Norman records and documents. One notable mention is in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, which listed individuals bearing the name Perrine in various parts of England.

As the Perine family expanded across Europe, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Perrin, Perrine, Perryn, and Peryne. These variations often reflected regional dialects and scribal preferences in different areas where the family settled.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Perine surname was Guillaume Perine, a Norman nobleman born in 1175. He was a prominent figure in the court of King John of England and played a significant role in the negotiations leading to the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215.

Another notable figure was Jean Perine, a French scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century. Born in 1420 in Normandy, he was a renowned scholar at the University of Paris and authored several influential works on theology and philosophy.

In the 16th century, the Perine family had a presence in England, with one of their members, William Perine, born in 1542, serving as a member of the Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

The surname Perine also found its way to the New World during the colonial era. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Thomas Perine, who was born in England in 1620 and later immigrated to the American colonies, settling in New Jersey.

Another notable figure was Robert Perine, a French-American soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War. Born in 1754 in France, he joined the Continental Army and served under the command of General George Washington, earning recognition for his bravery and military service.

As the centuries passed, the Perine surname continued to spread across various regions, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perine

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

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

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