PIRNIE

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Pirnie

Pirnie is a Scottish surname of local origin, derived from the name of the hamlet of Pirnie in the county of Berwickshire, Scotland. The village itself derived its name from the Old English words 'pyrige', meaning pear tree, and 'ing', indicating a place. Over time, the name evolved into Pirnie, and those who hailed from the hamlet adopted it as their surname.

The surname Pirnie is predominantly found in Scotland, particularly in the regions around Berwickshire and Edinburgh. Like many Scottish surnames, Pirnie is associated with a proud and ancient lineage, with members of the clan having played important roles in Scottish history and society.

Today, individuals bearing the surname Pirnie can be found not only in Scotland but across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world due to migration and dispersal of families over the centuries. The surname continues to be linked to a sense of heritage and identity for those who bear it, serving as a reminder of the ancestral ties to the picturesque landscapes of Berwickshire and the proud history of Scotland.

There are approximately 172 people named Pirnie in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Pirnie.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Alexander
Andrew
Christopher
Colin
David
Grant
James
Lewis
Mark
Robert
Stuart
Tremayne

Female

Andrea
Claire
Elizabeth
Gemma
Gillian
Grace
Helen
Jean
Katherine
Margaret
Mary
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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