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

Perme, 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 Perme surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perme in America

Perme is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perme surname appeared 146 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 Perme.

We can also compare 2010 data for Perme 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 Perme

The surname PERME is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name or a descriptive term related to a particular location or feature.

One theory suggests that PERME is derived from the Old English word "pyrme," which means "a little stream or brook." This could indicate that the name may have been initially given to someone who resided near or in proximity to a small watercourse.

Another possible origin lies in the Old French word "permiere," which translates to "a quarry." If this is the case, the surname may have been associated with individuals who worked in or lived near a quarry.

Early records show that the name PERME appeared in various manuscripts and documents from the 13th century onwards. One notable mention is in the 1275 Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, where a certain Richard Perme is listed as a landowner.

In the 14th century, the surname PERME can be found in the 1379 Poll Tax Returns for Yorkshire, where a John Perme is recorded as a taxpayer.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was William Perme, born around 1420 in Gloucestershire, England. He was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

Another notable individual was Sir Thomas Perme, born in 1567 in Warwickshire. He was a Member of Parliament and played a significant role in the English Civil War, supporting the Parliamentarian cause.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname PERME was also found in various parish records and legal documents across England, indicating its widespread presence.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was Mary Perme (1723-1798), a philanthropist and benefactor from Lancashire, known for her charitable works and support of local schools.

The 19th century saw the rise of John Perme (1812-1887), a successful industrialist from Yorkshire, who established a thriving textile manufacturing business.

Throughout its history, the surname PERME has also been associated with various place names and locations, such as Permedale, Permefield, and Permesham, further reinforcing its potential origins as a locational or topographical name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perme

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

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

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