PEARSE
Pearse
Pearse is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English word "per," meaning pear tree. The name is of topographical origin, denoting someone who lived near a pear tree or an orchard of pear trees. Alternatively, it could have referred to someone who harvested or sold pears.
The Pearse surname is predominantly found in the southwest of England, particularly in areas with histories of agricultural activity. Variants of the name include Peirce and Pierce.
One of the most notable bearers of the Pearse surname was Patrick Pearse, an Irish educator, poet, and revolutionary leader who played a significant role in the Easter Rising of 1916.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the Pearse surname have been associated with a variety of occupations and accomplishments, reflective of the diverse paths taken by families over the generations. The name continues to be passed down in families as a connection to their heritage and the historical roots of the surname.
In contemporary times, individuals with the surname Pearse can be found in various professions and locations, with many continuing to honour and preserve the legacy and history of their ancestral name.
There are approximately 3,155 people named Pearse in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,861st most common surname in Britain. Around 48 in a million people in Britain are named Pearse.
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
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Catherine
- Christina
- Deborah
- Helen
- Janet
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Pears
- Peers
- Pearce
- Peirson
- Persson
- Peter
- Peirce
- Pierson
- Pierce
- Piers
- Pierse
- Pearson
- Parce
- Parsa
- Parez
- Pares
- Parise
- Pairce
- Paress
- Pars
- Pairs
- Parsai
- Parse
- Parsey
- Parsi
- Peairce
- Peairs
- Pearces
- Peare
- Peares
- Pearis
- Pearks
- Pearre
- Pearsen
- Pearser
- Pearsey
- Pearsn
- Pearso
- Pearsy
- Peerce
- Peiarce
- Peirs
- Peirse
- Peorce
- Peras
- Perce
- Peres
- Perrs
- Pers
- Persa
- Perse
- Persee
- Persey
- Persi
- Perske
- Persse
- Persue
- Persy
- Peurse
- Piearce
- Piersa
- Pirce
- Pirse
- Purce
- Purse
- Purss
- Paresh
- Parrs
- Parsaei
- Parsche
- Parsh
- Parsk
- Parsque
- Parsy
- Pear
- Pearsell
- Peires
- Perres
- Persen
- Perser
- Perseu
- Persia
- Pierces
- Pieres
- Porsz
- Pursey
- Parris
- Peiris
- Perez
- Perriss
- Price
- Pruce
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.