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

Perlot, 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 Perlot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perlot in America

Perlot is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perlot surname appeared 103 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 Perlot.

The history of the last name Perlot

The surname Perlot is of French origin and can be traced back to the northern regions of France during the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "perle," meaning "pearl," possibly suggesting a connection to the pearling trade or a descriptive nickname for someone with a pearl-like complexion or appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Perlot surname is found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Savigny, a medieval manuscript documenting the Savigny Abbey in Normandy, dated around 1150. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 13th century, the Perlot name appeared in various records, including the Registres de la Paroisse de Saint-Jacques in Dieppe, a coastal town in Normandy known for its seafaring traditions. This may further support the potential connection between the name and the pearling industry or maritime activities.

The Perlot surname can also be linked to several place names in France, such as Perlot-les-Bains, a commune in the Côte-d'Or department, and Perlot-la-Rivière, a commune in the Haute-Marne department. These place names may have influenced the spread and adoption of the surname in those regions.

Notable individuals with the Perlot surname throughout history include:

1. Jean Perlot (c. 1470-1535), a French cleric and theologian who served as the Bishop of Verdun.
2. Nicolas Perlot (c. 1550-1620), a French sculptor and architect known for his work on the Château de Fontainebleau.
3. Jacques Perlot (1661-1733), a French mathematician and astronomer who contributed to the development of the modern calendar system.
4. Marie-Antoinette Perlot (1773-1835), a French painter and engraver celebrated for her portraiture and historical scenes.
5. Émile Perlot (1855-1924), a French engineer and inventor who patented several innovations in the textile industry.

While the Perlot surname may have evolved over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation, its French roots and potential connections to the pearling trade, place names, and notable individuals continue to shape its rich historical narrative.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perlot

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

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 Perlot 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.

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

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