PERRIN
Perrin
Perrin is a prominent British surname with roots in medieval England. The surname is of French origin, derived from the given name "Pierre," which means "rock" or "stone." It is a common surname that has been widely found across various regions of Britain.
Etymology
The surname Perrin is a patronymic, indicating descent from a father or ancestor named Pierre. The name is believed to have been introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066.
Distribution
The Perrin surname is distributed throughout the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in regions such as Kent, Essex, and Yorkshire. Over time, the name has spread to other parts of the country and beyond, including former British colonies like Australia and Canada.
Notable Individuals
1. William Perrin (1803-1879)
- A renowned Victorian industrialist known for his contributions to the textile industry.
2. Sophie Perrin (b. 1985)
- A contemporary British artist acclaimed for her innovative mixed-media installations.
Cultural Significance
The Perrin surname has become a part of British cultural heritage, with numerous families proudly bearing the name. Many Perrin families have established deep roots in their communities and have been actively involved in various professions and trades.
References
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991.
- Hanks, P., & Hodges, F. A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1988.
There are approximately 6,041 people named Perrin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,571st most common surname in Britain. Around 93 in a million people in Britain are named Perrin.
Surname type: Diminutive
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Karen
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Parrin
- Parin
- Parrino
- Parini
- Parrine
- Parine
- Parrini
- Parrins
- Perri
- Perria
- Perrina
- Perrine
- Perrini
- Perrino
- Paran
- Parana
- Parayno
- Pareen
- Paren
- Parian
- Parn
- Parna
- Parne
- Parnie
- Paron
- Parone
- Parrain
- Parran
- Parren
- Parreno
- Parri
- Parring
- Parron
- Paruin
- Parun
- Pearen
- Pearing
- Pearn
- Pearne
- Pearon
- Pearron
- Peerun
- Peirano
- Peirone
- Peorne
- Perana
- Perani
- Perano
- Peregrin
- Peren
- Perena
- Pereni
- Pereon
- Pergrin
- Pergrine
- Perhirin
- Peri
- Perian
- Perianu
- Perie
- Perin
- Perina
- Perine
- Pering
- Perini
- Perinie
- Perino
- Perins
- Peris
- Pern
- Perna
- Perne
- Perni
- Pernia
- Pernie
- Perny
- Peron
- Perona
- Perone
- Peroni
- Peronne
- Peroune
- Perowne
- Perrain
- Perran
- Perras
- Perrein
- Perren
- Perriam
- Perrian
- Perrie
- Perrien
- Perries
- Perrim
- Perrineau
- Perring
- Perrings
- Perrins
- Perrio
- Perrion
- Perris
- Perrit
- Perron
- Perrone
- Perroni
- Perryn
- Perun
- Peruni
- Peyron
- Pierini
- Pieron
- Pieroni
- Pierri
- Pierrini
- Pierron
- Piorun
- Piraino
- Piran
- Pirani
- Piranie
- Pirini
- Pirn
- Pirnia
- Pirnie
- Piron
- Pirona
- Pirone
- Pironi
- Pirren
- Pirrin
- Pirrone
- Poirin
- Pooran
- Poran
- Porrin
- Porrino
- Pourani
- Pourian
- Pouron
- Prain
- Praine
- Praino
- Prana
- Prane
- Prean
- Preen
- Preene
- Prehn
- Pren
- Prene
- Preni
- Prenn
- Prian
- Priano
- Prien
- Prin
- Prina
- Prine
- Prinie
- Prinn
- Prion
- Proano
- Pron
- Prone
- Proni
- Prono
- Prouan
- Prown
- Pruen
- Pruin
- Pruna
- Prune
- Pruyne
- Pryn
- Pryne
- Prynn
- Prynne
- Puran
- Purani
- Puren
- Purin
- Purina
- Purini
- Purna
- Purran
- Purring
- Purrunn
- Pirina
- Perry
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