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

Peros, 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 Peros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Peros in America

Peros is the 57101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Peros surname appeared 357 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 Peros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Peros 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 Peros

The surname Peros has its origins in Greece, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "pera," which means "beyond" or "across." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived across a river, mountain, or other geographical feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Peros can be found in a land registry from the island of Crete, dated 1492. The document mentions a certain Ioannis Peros, who owned a vineyard in the village of Arkalohori.

In the 16th century, the name Peros appeared in several historical records from the Peloponnese region of Greece. One notable mention is in the chronicles of the Venetian Republic, which ruled parts of the Peloponnese at the time. The records detail a merchant named Georgios Peros, who traded goods between Venice and the port city of Nafplion.

During the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire (1821-1832), a military officer named Petros Peros gained recognition for his bravery in battle. He was born in 1790 in the town of Tripoli and fought alongside other revolutionaries until his death in 1835.

In the late 19th century, a prominent Greek writer and journalist, Alexandros Peros (1855-1919), made significant contributions to the literary scene. He was born in Athens and worked as a editor for several newspapers, including the influential "Estia" publication.

Another notable figure with the surname Peros was Konstantinos Peros (1892-1972), a Greek politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Greek Parliament for several terms. He was born in the village of Agios Stefanos on the island of Lesvos.

While the surname Peros is not among the most common in Greece today, it has a rich history and can be traced back several centuries to various regions of the country. The name's origins and meaning reflect the geographical landscape of Greece, as well as the experiences and occupations of those who bore it throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Peros

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

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

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