PIERRE
Pierre:
Pierre is a surname of French origin that has been present in Britain for many centuries. It is derived from the French word for “stone”, indicating a person who may have worked with or lived near stones. The surname Pierre was brought to Britain by French immigrants or Huguenots escaping religious persecution in France.
The Pierre surname has a notable presence in various regions of Britain, particularly in areas where French communities historically settled, such as London, Kent, and Sussex. Over the years, the name has undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation, which is a common phenomenon in surnames with foreign roots.
Individuals bearing the surname Pierre have made contributions to various fields in Britain, including art, literature, and politics. Notable bearers of the name have left behind a rich legacy that has shaped British history and culture.
The Pierre surname continues to endure in modern Britain, with descendants of earlier bearers preserving their ancestral heritage. Today, individuals with the Pierre surname can be found across the United Kingdom, maintaining a connection to their French origins while embracing their British identity.
There are approximately 1,083 people named Pierre in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,935th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Pierre.
Region of origin: Europe
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Russell
Female
- Angela
- Christine
- Irene
- Jean
- Karen
- Louise
- Marie
- Mary
- Michelle
- Samantha
- Sharon
Similar and related surnames
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- Pior
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- Pirey
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- Pirry
- Poor
- Por
- Pore
- Poree
- Porr
- Porre
- Power
- Pur
- Pure
- Purr
- Purres
- Purrey
- Pyper
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.