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

Perrilloux, 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 Perrilloux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perrilloux in America

Perrilloux is the 67747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perrilloux surname appeared 291 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 Perrilloux.

We can also compare 2010 data for Perrilloux 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 Perrilloux

The surname Perrilloux is of French origin, with its roots tracing back to the regions of southern France, particularly the provinces of Languedoc and Provence. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, likely between the 12th and 14th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a medieval census record from the town of Marseille, dated 1387, which lists a "Pierre Perrilloux" among the residents. This suggests that the name may have originated as a place name, possibly derived from a small village or hamlet in the surrounding countryside.

The name itself is thought to be a compound word, with "Perri" potentially stemming from the Old French word "pierre," meaning "stone" or "rock," and "lloux" being a variation of the suffix "-eux," which often denoted a place of origin. Thus, the name Perrilloux could be interpreted as "one from the stony place" or "one from the rocky area."

Throughout the centuries, various spellings and variations of the name have been documented, including Perrillou, Perrilhou, and Perrilhoux. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the evolution of the French language over time.

One notable individual bearing the Perrilloux surname was Jean-Baptiste Perrilloux (1691-1768), a French merchant and explorer who established trading posts along the Mississippi River in what is now Louisiana. His travels and interactions with Native American tribes contributed to the early development of the French colonial presence in the region.

Another historical figure was Marie-Josephe Perrilloux (1725-1802), a plantation owner and landowner in Louisiana during the Spanish colonial period. She was known for her business acumen and played a significant role in the agricultural and economic development of the region.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Perrilloux name also gained prominence in the Caribbean, particularly in the French colonies of Martinique and Guadeloupe. One such individual was Étienne Perrilloux (1784-1856), a plantation owner and political figure in Martinique who advocated for greater autonomy and rights for the French Caribbean colonies.

In the realm of literature, Pierre-Augustin Perrilloux (1821-1892) was a notable French poet and writer from Marseille, known for his works celebrating the beauty and culture of his native Provence region.

Throughout history, the Perrilloux surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, explorers, landowners, politicians, and writers, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who bore this name of French origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perrilloux

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

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

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