PERRET
Perret
Perret is a surname of French origin that is also found in British families. The name is believed to have been introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Perret surname is derived from the Old French word "perret," which means 'a small hill' or 'eminence.'
The Perret family name has historical significance in British history, and individuals carrying this surname can be traced to various regions across the country. Over the centuries, the Perret family has been associated with diverse professions and occupations, including agriculture, trade, education, and the military.
Notable individuals with the surname Perret:
- René Perret (1905–1979): A French-born British artist known for his surrealist and abstract artwork.
- Catherine Perret (born 1968): A British author and historian specialising in medieval studies.
- Thomas Perret (1832–1900): A prominent British merchant and philanthropist who contributed to various educational and charitable causes in his community.
The Perret surname continues to be passed down through generations, linking modern descendants with their historical roots. Today, individuals with the Perret surname can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to various fields and preserving the legacy of their family name.
There are approximately 118 people named Perret in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Perret.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Marcel
- Michael
- Simon
Female
Similar and related surnames
- Parratt
- Parrett
- Parritt
- Parrott
- Perot
- Perrett
- Perrot
- Perrott
- Porrett
- Perre
- Pairet
- Parat
- Parate
- Paratt
- Parrat
- Parret
- Parreth
- Parrette
- Parretti
- Peareth
- Perat
- Perata
- Perati
- Peratt
- Peret
- Pereta
- Perets
- Perett
- Peretta
- Peretti
- Peretto
- Peretz
- Perrat
- Perratt
- Perree
- Perreth
- Perreton
- Perretta
- Perrette
- Perretti
- Perrez
- Perta
- Pertee
- Peyrat
- Peyret
- Pieretti
- Pierret
- Pirat
- Piret
- Pirett
- Pirratt
- Pirret
- Pirrett
- Porat
- Porret
- Porretta
- Pourrat
- Purrett
- Peart
- Perdue
- Perez
- Porritt
- Port
- Pride
- Purt
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.