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

Perro, 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 Perro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perro in America

Perro is the 23634th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perro surname appeared 1,073 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 Perro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Perro 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 Perro

The surname "PERRO" is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Andalusia. It is derived from the Spanish word "perro," which translates to "dog" in English.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in a legal document from the city of Seville. It is thought that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who had a particular association with dogs, such as a hunter, a breeder, or perhaps even someone with a dog-like appearance or temperament.

In the 15th century, a prominent family with the surname Perro resided in the town of Utrera, near Seville. One of their members, Juan Perro, was a respected scholar and theologian who authored several treatises on religious philosophy.

The name later spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to Spanish colonies in the Americas. Notable individuals with the surname Perro include:

1. Francisco Perro (1512-1589), a renowned architect from Toledo who designed several notable churches and monasteries in central Spain.

2. Ines Perro (1625-1701), a poet from Seville whose works were celebrated for their vivid imagery and emotional depth.

3. Miguel Perro (1732-1809), a military officer who fought in the Spanish-American wars and served as governor of Puerto Rico from 1798 to 1804.

4. Juana Perro (1847-1923), a pioneering educator from Malaga who established several schools for girls and advocated for women's rights in education.

5. Emilio Perro (1887-1964), a celebrated painter from Barcelona known for his vibrant landscapes and still-life compositions.

While the surname Perro has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries with historical ties to Spain. Despite its somewhat unusual meaning, the name has persisted through the centuries and continues to be carried by families of Spanish descent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perro

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

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

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