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

Perlis, 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 Perlis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perlis in America

Perlis is the 79075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perlis surname appeared 241 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 Perlis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Perlis 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 Perlis

The surname PERLIS originates from the region of Prussia, which is now located in modern-day Germany and Poland. It is believed to have its roots in the Prussian language, where it may have been derived from the word "perlis," meaning "pearl" or "precious gem."

The earliest recorded instances of the PERLIS surname date back to the 16th century in Prussia. One notable mention can be found in the chronicles of the city of Königsberg, where a merchant named Hans PERLIS is listed as a resident in the year 1573.

During the 17th century, the PERLIS name appeared in various records and documents across Prussia, indicating the family's presence in different regions. One example is the birth record of Anna PERLIS in the town of Insterburg (now Chernyakhovsk, Russia) in 1642.

The PERLIS surname has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Johann PERLIS, a Prussian philosopher and theologian who lived from 1685 to 1744. He is known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy.

Another prominent individual with the PERLIS surname was Karl PERLIS, a German mathematician and logician born in 1882. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematical logic and set theory, and his work influenced the development of modern computer science.

In the 19th century, the PERLIS name appeared in various regions of Prussia and later Germany. One notable example is Friedrich PERLIS, a German lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Reichstag (the German parliament) from 1884 to 1890.

The PERLIS surname can also be traced back to specific place names in Prussia, such as the town of Perlswalde (now Perławka, Poland), which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name over time.

Throughout history, the PERLIS surname has been carried by individuals from different walks of life, including merchants, scholars, politicians, and professionals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perlis

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

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

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