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

Perlera, 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 Perlera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perlera in America

Perlera is the 50564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perlera surname appeared 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 Perlera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Perlera 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 Perlera

The surname PERLERA is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the northern regions of the country during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "perlarius," which referred to a person who worked with or traded in pearls.

The earliest known record of the name PERLERA can be found in a census document from the city of Genoa, dated around 1320. This document listed a merchant named Giovanni PERLERA, who was involved in the lucrative pearl trade along the Mediterranean coast.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the PERLERA name was Niccolò PERLERA, a skilled goldsmith and jeweler from Milan. His intricate designs, often incorporating pearls, were highly sought after by the wealthy nobility of the time.

During the Renaissance period, the PERLERA surname spread to other parts of Italy, with several families establishing themselves in cities like Venice and Florence. One such family was that of Matteo PERLERA, a renowned painter born in Venice in 1492, whose works adorned the walls of prestigious palaces and churches.

In the 17th century, a branch of the PERLERA family migrated to Sicily, where they became prominent landowners and winemakers. Among them was Vincenzo PERLERA, born in 1623, whose vineyards produced some of the finest wines in the region.

The 19th century saw the PERLERA name cross international borders, with several individuals making their mark in various fields. One notable figure was Emilia PERLERA, a celebrated opera singer from Naples who performed in major theaters across Europe in the late 1800s.

Throughout its long history, the PERLERA surname has been associated with a diverse range of professions, from merchants and artisans to artists and landowners, united by a common thread – their connection to the precious gem that gave the name its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perlera

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

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

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