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

Perino, 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 Perino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perino in America

Perino is the 18078th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perino surname appeared 1,542 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Perino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Perino 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 Perino

The surname Perino has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "perinus," which means "from Pero," a medieval personal name that was a shortened form of the name Pietro.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Perino can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, dating back to the 14th century. Here, a document from 1375 mentions a certain "Jacobo Perino," suggesting that the name was already in use at that time.

In the 15th century, the name Perino appears in the historical records of the city of Milan. A document from 1487 refers to a "Giovanni Perino," who was a merchant involved in the silk trade. This highlights the presence of the surname in the economic hub of northern Italy during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, the name Perino gained prominence with the birth of the renowned Italian architect and sculptor, Sebastiano Perino (1499-1554). He was a leading figure of the Italian Renaissance and is best known for his work on the interior decorations of the Vatican Palace in Rome.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Perino was Tommaso Perino (1615-1687), an Italian painter from the city of Bergamo. His works, primarily depicting religious themes, can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

In the 18th century, the name Perino was associated with Francesco Perino (1720-1785), a prominent Italian composer and violinist. He was highly regarded for his contributions to the development of chamber music during the Classical period.

The surname Perino has also been linked to various place names in northern Italy. For instance, the small town of Perino, located in the province of Novara, is believed to have derived its name from the surname, although the exact origins of this connection remain unclear.

Over the centuries, the surname Perino has undergone slight variations in spelling, such as Perrino or Perrini, but the core form has remained relatively consistent. While the name may have originated from a personal name, it has since become a well-established Italian surname with a rich history and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perino

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

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

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