PERRETTA
Perretta
Perretta is an Italian surname that has some presence in Britain. The surname is of Italian origin and it is derived from the Italian word "pero" which means "pear". The name might have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a pear tree, or it could have been an occupational surname for someone who grew or sold pears.
In the United Kingdom, the surname Perretta is not as common as in Italy but it can be found among families of Italian origin or descent. Over the years, many Italian immigrants have settled in Britain, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Some of these immigrants may have brought the surname Perretta with them.
As with many surnames, variations and adaptations may have occurred over time, leading to different spellings or pronunciations. Genealogical research may uncover more detailed information about the distribution and history of the Perretta surname in Britain.
Overall, the surname Perretta reflects the heritage and ancestry of individuals with Italian roots living in the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 119 people named Perretta in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Perretta.
Similar and related surnames
- Perrett
- Parratt
- Parret
- Parrett
- Parrette
- Parretti
- Perat
- Perata
- Peratt
- Peret
- Pereta
- Perett
- Peretta
- Peretti
- Peretto
- Perrat
- Perratt
- Perret
- Perreth
- Perrette
- Perretti
- Perrotta
- Peyret
- Pieretti
- Pierret
- Piret
- Pirett
- Pirratt
- Pirret
- Pirrett
- Poretta
- Porret
- Porrett
- Porretta
- Purrett
- Parritt
- Peart
- Perdue
- Peretz
- Porritt
- Port
- Pride
- Purt
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.