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

Perugini, 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 Perugini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perugini in America

Perugini is the 25535th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perugini surname appeared 967 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 Perugini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Perugini 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 Perugini

The surname Perugini originates from Italy, specifically the region of Umbria. It is derived from the Italian city of Perugia, which was an important center during the Middle Ages. The name can be traced back to the 12th century, when families began taking on surnames based on their place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Perugini can be found in a document from the year 1205, which mentions a certain Guglielmo Perugini, a merchant from Perugia who traded in the city's renowned textiles. In the 14th century, the Perugini family was known for their involvement in the wool trade and wielded significant influence in the city's guilds.

The name Perugini is also associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the most prominent figures was Baldo Perugini (1345-1418), a renowned jurist and professor of law who taught at the University of Perugia. His legal writings and commentaries on Roman law were widely studied and influential during the Renaissance period.

Another notable Perugini was Pietro Perugino (1446-1523), a celebrated Italian Renaissance painter. Born Pietro Vannucci in the town of Città della Pieve near Perugia, he adopted the name Perugino, meaning "from Perugia," as was common practice among artists of that era. Perugino's works, including frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and altarpieces in various churches, are considered masterpieces of the early Renaissance.

In the 16th century, the Perugini family spread beyond Umbria, with branches establishing themselves in other parts of Italy, including Florence and Rome. One notable member was Giulio Perugini (1540-1605), a playwright and poet who gained recognition for his works in the vernacular Italian language.

During the 17th century, the name Perugini appeared in records from the Vatican archives, indicating that members of the family held positions within the Catholic Church. For example, Stefano Perugini (1623-1693) served as a bishop in the Papal States.

Throughout the centuries, the Perugini surname has been associated with various professions, from merchants and artisans to scholars and clergy. While its origins can be traced back to the city of Perugia, the name has spread across Italy and beyond, carrying with it a rich history and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perugini

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

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

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