PERES
Peres
Peres is a British surname that can be traced back to Spanish and Portuguese origins. The name is derived from the patronymic form of the given name "Pero" or "Pedro", which means "Peter" in English. This surname is commonly found in British families of Sephardic Jewish descent, as many Sephardic Jews settled in England in the 17th century.
Variants of the surname Peres include Perez, Pérez, Pires, and Piris. The Peres surname is often seen with different spellings due to variations in transliteration between Spanish, Portuguese, and English.
Individuals with the surname Peres have made significant contributions to various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. The name Peres is also associated with notable historical figures such as Shimon Peres, the former President and Prime Minister of Israel, known for his efforts in promoting peace in the Middle East.
Today, the surname Peres continues to be present in British society, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage and historical connections of its bearers.
There are approximately 65 people named Peres in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Peres.
Origin: Iberian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Portugal
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Portuguese
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Favian
- Joel
Female
- Isabel
Similar and related surnames
- Peers
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- Peiris
- Peirre
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- Per
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- Peree
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- Perge
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- Pierre
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- Pierz
- Pire
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- Poors
- Pore
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- Pure
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- Purres
- Purs
- Paire
- Paris
- Parris
- Peery
- Perrie
- Perriss
- Pier
- Pierce
- Power
- Price
- Pruce
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.