PERON
Peron
The surname Peron is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the Old French personal name "Perron", which itself is a diminutive form of the Latin name "Petrus", meaning "rock" or "stone".
Origin
The surname Peron likely originated as a nickname for someone with a sturdy or rock-like nature. Alternatively, it may have been a metonymic occupational name for a mason or a quarryman who worked with stones.
Distribution
The surname Peron is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom, with the highest concentrations found in regions such as Kent, Surrey, and Sussex.
Notable People
Notable individuals bearing the surname Peron include:
- Arturo Peron: An acclaimed British sculptor known for his innovative use of natural materials.
- Olivia Peron: A prominent conservationist and environmental activist advocating for wildlife preservation.
Variants
Variants of the surname Peron include Perron, Perrone, Puron, and Perrin.
References
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 63 people named Peron in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Peron.
Similar and related surnames
- Pero
- Perona
- Perone
- Peroni
- Pareen
- Paren
- Paron
- Parons
- Parren
- Parron
- Parrons
- Paruin
- Parun
- Pearen
- Pearon
- Pearron
- Peiro
- Peren
- Pereon
- Perom
- Perons
- Peros
- Perou
- Peroune
- Perowne
- Perren
- Perrens
- Perrion
- Perro
- Perron
- Perrons
- Perun
- Peruni
- Peyron
- Pieron
- Pierron
- Piron
- Pouron
- Puren
- Purrunn
- Parrin
- Perrin
- Perrow
- Person
- Pieroni
- Preen
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.