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

Perišić, 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 Perišić surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perišić in America

Perišić is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perišić surname appeared 173 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 Perišić.

We can also compare 2010 data for Perišić 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 Perišić

The surname Perisic is of Croatian origin, deriving from the Slavic root word 'peri', meaning 'to beat' or 'to strike'. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, referring to individuals who worked as fullers, responsible for beating and cleaning wool or cloth.

Historically, the name has been documented in various Croatian regions, particularly in Dalmatia and Slavonia. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname can be traced back to the 14th century, when a certain Ivan Perisic was listed among the residents of the town of Zadar in Dalmatia.

In the 15th century, the Perisic family gained prominence in the region of Lika, with several members holding influential positions within the local nobility. Notably, Nikola Perisic, born around 1430, served as a military commander and played a significant role in defending the region against Ottoman invasions.

The name Perisic has also been associated with various place names throughout Croatia. For instance, the village of Perisici in the municipality of Gospic was named after a prominent Perisic family that resided there in the 16th century.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the Perisic surname have achieved notable accomplishments. One such figure was Matija Perisic (1766-1828), a renowned Croatian writer and poet who contributed to the development of Croatian literature during the Illyrian movement.

Another notable bearer of the name was Antun Perisic (1892-1966), a Croatian sculptor and academic who taught at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb. His works can be found in various public spaces and museums throughout Croatia.

In more recent times, Ivan Perisic (born 1989) has gained international recognition as a professional football player, representing Croatia in multiple FIFA World Cup tournaments and playing for prestigious clubs such as Inter Milan and Bayern Munich.

While the surname Perisic is predominantly found in Croatia, it has also spread to other regions through migration, with variations in spelling and pronunciation occurring in some cases. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich history and cultural heritage of the Croatian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perišić

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

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

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