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

Perrera, 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 Perrera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perrera in America

Perrera is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perrera surname appeared 225 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 Perrera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Perrera 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 Perrera

The surname "PERRERA" is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "perrera," which means "dog kennel" or "dog pound." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked with or cared for dogs, perhaps as dog catchers, kennel owners, or hunters.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "PERRERA" can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, where it appears in a document from the 13th century referring to a person named Guillem Perrera. This suggests that the name may have its roots in the Catalan area, although it likely spread to other parts of Spain over time.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family named Perrera residing in the town of Cervera, located in the province of Lleida, Catalonia. This family is mentioned in local chronicles and property records, indicating their presence and potential influence in the region during that period.

One notable individual with the surname "PERRERA" was Pedro Perrera, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Perrera played a significant role in the exploration and colonization efforts of the Spanish in the Caribbean, and his name is documented in various historical accounts from that era.

In the 17th century, a man named Juan Perrera was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Seville, Spain. He is mentioned in several business transactions and property records from that time, suggesting his wealth and influence in the region.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname "PERRERA" was María Perrera, a Spanish playwright and poet who lived in the 18th century. Her works, which include plays and poetry collections, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and helped establish her as a significant figure in the literary circles of her time.

Over the centuries, the surname "PERRERA" has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as the village of Perrera in the province of Huesca, Aragon. This further reinforces the potential connection between the name and specific geographic locations within the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perrera

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

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

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