Pierse: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Some records give Pierce; others give Pierse. Both point to the same English and Irish family name. It grew out of a personal name: “From Piers (Peter)”.

• Pierse writes “s” in place of the “c” found in Pierce, a typical scribal difference.
• You may also find the name written Pearce and Peirce.

Arms associated with the name

There is no single Pierse family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Research your Pierse family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.