Where Does the Peltier Surname Come From?

Seen on a birth certificate or a ship's manifest, Peltier is usually a form of Pelletier. In origin, the name means “Furrier”.

How the spelling arose

Peltier is listed among the recognised spellings of Pelletier. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Other spellings include Pelletiere.

Heraldry and the Peltier name

There is no single Peltier family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Research your Peltier family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.