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

Perrymond, 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 Perrymond surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perrymond in America

Perrymond is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perrymond surname appeared 119 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 Perrymond.

We can also compare 2010 data for Perrymond 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 Perrymond

The surname PERRYMOND has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "perir" meaning pear tree and "mund" meaning hill or mound, suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a pear orchard on a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire from 1194, where a Richard Perimund is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already well-established in that area during the Middle Ages.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Perimound, Perymond, and Perimunt, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that time. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping.

The PERRYMOND surname is also associated with several place names in England, including Perrymond's Green, a hamlet in Buckinghamshire, and Perrymond's Hill, a location in Oxfordshire. These place names suggest that the name may have originated as a descriptor of someone who lived near such places.

One notable bearer of the PERRYMOND name was Sir William Perrymond, a 14th-century English knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War. He was born in 1324 and died in 1397, and his exploits were recorded in various chronicles of the time.

Another prominent figure was John Perrymond, a 16th-century English scholar and translator who was born in 1520 and died in 1589. He is known for his translations of works by classical authors such as Cicero and Seneca.

In the 17th century, the name PERRYMOND was also found in records related to the English Civil War. One such individual was Thomas Perrymond, a Royalist soldier who fought for King Charles I and was captured at the Battle of Worcester in 1651.

The 18th century saw the rise of a notable family of PERRYMONDs in Gloucestershire, with several members holding positions of influence in local governance and the clergy. One such figure was Reverend Edward Perrymond, born in 1712 and died in 1789, who served as the vicar of Cheltenham for over three decades.

In the 19th century, the PERRYMOND name continued to be present in various parts of England, with individuals pursuing diverse professions such as merchants, lawyers, and academics. One notable figure was Francis Perrymond, a renowned botanist born in 1825 who made significant contributions to the study of British flora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perrymond

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

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

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