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

Perucho, 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 Perucho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perucho in America

Perucho is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perucho surname appeared 184 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 Perucho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Perucho 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 Perucho

The surname "PERUCHO" is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Castile, specifically in the province of Burgos. The name is derived from the Spanish word "perucho," which means "little pear" or "small pear tree."

In the early 16th century, records of the name can be found in the parish registers of various villages in Burgos, indicating its presence among the local population. One of the earliest known references is a document from 1521, which mentions a certain Juan Perucho, a farmer from the village of Quintanadueñas.

The name "PERUCHO" is also linked to the town of Perucho, located in the province of Huelva, Andalusia. While the exact connection between the surname and the town is unclear, some historians suggest that the name may have originated from this region and later spread to other parts of Spain.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname "PERUCHO" was Fray Antonio Perucho (1570-1642), a Spanish friar and theologian who served as a missionary in the Philippines. He was known for his work in converting the indigenous populations to Christianity and establishing schools and churches in the archipelago.

Another prominent individual was Diego Perucho (1612-1679), a Spanish painter and engraver from Madrid. His works, which included religious paintings and engravings, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

In the 18th century, the name "PERUCHO" appeared in the records of the Spanish Empire's colonies in the Americas. One example is Juan Perucho (1732-1803), a soldier and explorer who participated in expeditions to the Pacific Northwest region of present-day Canada and the United States.

During the 19th century, the surname "PERUCHO" gained recognition through the literary works of José Perucho (1823-1892), a Spanish poet and playwright from Zaragoza. His plays and poems, which often explored themes of love and patriotism, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Another notable figure was Arturo Perucho (1876-1945), a Spanish diplomat and politician who served as the Spanish ambassador to several countries, including Argentina and Brazil, during the early 20th century.

While the surname "PERUCHO" is not among the most common in Spain today, it continues to hold a rich history and cultural significance, tracing its roots back to the medieval era and spanning various regions of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perucho

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

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

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