Perret: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Perret is best understood alongside Pierre: both are French spellings of one family name. The name is usually explained as “Rock, stone (Peter)”.

• Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.
• Perret is listed among the recognised spellings of Pierre.
• Related forms: Perrin and Pierrot.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Pierre surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Want more than a summary? See the Perret family name pack.