Peak

Peak is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word peac, meaning a pointed or projecting hill. The surname Peak may have originally been given to someone who lived near a distinctive peak or hill.

The Peak surname is found predominantly in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions such as Derbyshire and Yorkshire where there are notable peaks and hilly landscapes.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Peak include John Peak, a prominent landscape painter in the 19th century, and Sarah Peak, a well-known author of historical fiction novels.

The Peak surname has a rich history that is closely tied to the geography and topography of England, reflecting the importance of nature and landscapes in shaping English identities and family names.

There are approximately 1,367 people named Peak in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,773rd most common surname in Britain. Around 21 in a million people in Britain are named Peak.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Barry
  • Christopher
  • David
  • John
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Stephen
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Adele
  • Anna
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Jacqueline
  • Margaret
  • Michelle
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Rachel
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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