The surname Perry has multiple origins, primarily rooted in England and Wales. In England, it originates from the Old English word "pyrige," meaning someone who lives near a pear tree. In Wales, Perry is a patronymic name derived from "ap Harry," indicating "son of Harry." Additionally, the surname has variants in Romance languages, such as Pereira in Portuguese, which also means pear tree, and was often Americanized to Perry by immigrants. The name may also relate to the Norman French "perrieur," referring to a quarryman. Perry has been documented as a surname since the late 16th century in Essex, England.
The last name Perry appears about 221741 times in U.S. Census records, earning it rank #103 nationally. This equals around 75 individuals per 100,000 in the U.S.
Our database contains over 183746 people with the last name Perry. This surname is most commonly found in Florida, Texas, North Carolina. We have over 125 unique first names combined with the last name Perry in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are James, Michael, Robert.
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