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

Perze, 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 Perze surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perze in America

Perze is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perze surname appeared 203 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 Perze.

We can also compare 2010 data for Perze 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 Perze

The surname PERZE is believed to have originated in the region of Brittany in northwestern France, with its roots tracing back to the 11th century. The name is derived from the Old Breton word "perz," which means "bush" or "thicket," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near or worked in wooded areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PERZE surname can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Redon, a medieval cartulary compiled between the 9th and 12th centuries, which contains charters and records related to the Abbey of Redon in Brittany. The surname appears in various spellings, such as Perze, Perse, and Persse, reflecting the variations that occurred over time.

During the Middle Ages, the PERZE name was prevalent in the regions of Brittany and Normandy, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such individual was Guillaume PERZE, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the 13th century and was mentioned in the records of the Duchy of Brittany.

As the centuries passed, the PERZE surname began to spread beyond its original region, with some bearers migrating to other parts of France and eventually to other countries. In the 16th century, a branch of the PERZE family settled in England, where the name was anglicized to Pearce or Pierce.

One notable figure from this era was Sir Richard PERZE (1516-1577), an English soldier and Member of Parliament who served under King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. He was knighted for his military service and played a significant role in the suppression of the Pilgrimage of Grace, a rebellion against the religious reforms of Henry VIII.

Another individual of note was Jean-Baptiste PERZE (1625-1696), a French artist and engraver who was born in Paris. He is renowned for his intricate engravings and is considered one of the most skilled engravers of his time.

In the 19th century, a prominent bearer of the PERZE surname was Pierre-Marie PERZE (1810-1892), a French botanist and explorer who conducted extensive research in South America. He made significant contributions to the field of botany and was responsible for discovering and classifying numerous plant species.

Despite its French origins, the PERZE surname has since spread to various parts of the world, with bearers residing in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. However, its roots can be traced back to the regions of Brittany and Normandy in France, where it first emerged as a surname associated with those living or working in wooded areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perze

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

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

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