PIRRIE
Pirrie
Pirrie is a British surname with origins rooted in the Northern Ireland and Scotland region. The name is of Gaelic origin, derived from the Gaelic Mac Pharthalain, meaning "son of Bartholomew." The surname Pirrie has historical significance, with notable individuals bearing this name.
Notable Individuals:
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William Pirrie (1847-1924): A prominent figure associated with the British shipbuilding industry, William Pirrie was the chairman of the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He played a pivotal role in the construction of the RMS Titanic.
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Alexander Pirrie (1806-1868): An accomplished Scottish civil engineer, Alexander Pirrie is known for his contributions to infrastructure projects in Scotland and Northern Ireland during the 19th century.
Distribution and Legacy:
The surname Pirrie has a relatively low distribution in the United Kingdom and is primarily concentrated in regions with historical ties to Scotland and Northern Ireland. Over the years, individuals with the surname Pirrie have made significant contributions to various fields, leaving a lasting legacy associated with their name.
References:
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MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. Irish Academic Press, 1985.
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Cairns, Hugh. Shipbuilders to the World: William Pirrie and Harland & Wolff, Shipbuilders to the World. Ulster Historical Foundation, 2000.
There are approximately 852 people named Pirrie in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,375th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Pirrie.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alistair
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Robert
- Stephen
- Stuart
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Agnes
- Anne
- Dawn
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Paire
- Pari
- Parie
- Paries
- Parr
- Parrey
- Parri
- Parrie
- Parries
- Parris
- Parry
- Pear
- Pearie
- Peer
- Peerie
- Peirey
- Peirie
- Peiris
- Peirre
- Peri
- Perie
- Peries
- Perre
- Perrey
- Perri
- Perria
- Perrie
- Perries
- Perrio
- Perris
- Perry
- Pier
- Pierey
- Pieri
- Pierie
- Pieris
- Pierre
- Pierri
- Pierrie
- Pierry
- Pir
- Pire
- Pires
- Pirey
- Piri
- Pirie
- Piriou
- Piris
- Piriz
- Pirre
- Pirrey
- Pirri
- Pirrin
- Pirrit
- Pirro
- Pirry
- Poor
- Porie
- Porri
- Porrie
- Pourie
- Pourrie
- Puri
- Purie
- Puries
- Purrey
- Purrie
- Purris
- Pyper
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