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

Perozo, 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 Perozo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perozo in America

Perozo is the 67943rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perozo surname appeared 290 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 Perozo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Perozo 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 Perozo

The surname PEROZO has its origins in the Spanish language and is believed to have originated in the region of Extremadura, Spain, during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Spanish word "perozoso," which means "sluggish" or "lazy." This may suggest that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was perceived as having a lazy or sluggish nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PEROZO surname can be found in historical documents from the 14th century, where it appears in various forms such as "Perozo," "Peroça," and "Peroça." This variation in spelling was common during that time, and the name's orthography was not standardized until much later.

In the 15th century, the PEROZO name is mentioned in several manuscripts and records from the region of Extremadura, particularly in the areas around the cities of Cáceres and Badajoz. One notable individual bearing this surname was Juan Perozo, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Malpartida de Plasencia during the mid-1400s.

As the centuries passed, the PEROZO name spread beyond Extremadura and can be found in various parts of Spain, as well as in Spanish-speaking regions of the Americas. One prominent figure from this era was Diego Perozo, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the New World in 1493.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the PEROZO surname gained prominence in the arts and literature. Alonso Perozo (1535-1608) was a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor who contributed to the ornamentation of several churches and cathedrals in Seville and Córdoba. Francisco Perozo (1602-1670), on the other hand, was a celebrated poet and dramatist from Madrid, known for his works in the Baroque style.

In the 18th century, the PEROZO name appeared in various military records and documents, indicating that members of this family served in the Spanish armed forces. One such individual was Manuel Perozo (1712-1788), a decorated officer who fought in the Spanish-Portuguese War and the War of the Spanish Succession.

As the PEROZO surname continued to spread across the globe, it became associated with various place names and geographical locations. For example, the small town of Perozo in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, likely derived its name from the surname itself, reflecting the presence of PEROZO families in that region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perozo

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

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

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