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

Perroni, 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 Perroni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perroni in America

Perroni is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perroni surname appeared 131 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 Perroni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Perroni 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 Perroni

The surname Perroni is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the region of Umbria, particularly in the towns of Perugia and Foligno. The name is derived from the Italian word "perrone," which means a large stone or boulder, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near or worked with large stones.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Perroni can be found in the Codice Diplomatico, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Perugia, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, the name appears as "Perroni" and "Perroni da Perugia," indicating its connection to the city.

During the Renaissance period, the Perroni family played a significant role in the cultural and political life of Perugia. Notably, Giacomo Perroni (1470-1542) was a renowned painter and architect who contributed to the construction and decoration of several churches and palaces in the city.

In the 17th century, the Perroni family gained prominence in the nearby town of Foligno. Antonio Perroni (1612-1679), a skilled architect and engineer, oversaw the construction of several important buildings, including the Palazzo Trinci and the Church of San Giacomo.

Another notable figure with the surname Perroni was Francesco Perroni (1728-1804), a celebrated composer and music theorist from Perugia. He composed numerous operas and sacred works, and his treatise on music theory, "Regole per il contrappunto," was widely influential in his time.

Over the centuries, the Perroni surname has spread beyond Umbria to other parts of Italy and the world. One prominent individual with this surname was Giancarlo Perroni (1915-2004), an Italian actor and director who appeared in numerous films and television productions throughout his career.

Additionally, the name Perroni has been associated with various place names and older spellings in the regions surrounding Umbria, such as "Perrone" and "Perroni di Perugia," further solidifying its historical roots in central Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perroni

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

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

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