Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
PIRIE
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
PIRIE. 1. Apparently a pear-orchard. The forms in H.R. are De la Pirie, and Ate Pyrie. 2. Plriie, in Lowland Scotch, mean's trim; nice in dress; precise in manner; also, having a tripping manner in walking; walking with a spring. Jamieson.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic