Piras Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Piras name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Piras name
Piras is a Sardinian surname from pira, "pear", with the plural -as typical of Sardinian. It may have described someone who lived by pear trees or grew pears, or come from a place name. Piras is one of the most common surnames in Sardinia, and many Sardinian emigrants took it abroad.
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This overview covers the Piras name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Argentina, Germany and Belgium; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Piras name FAQ
What does the Piras name mean?
Pears; pear tree. Common variants include Pira, Piro, Pireddu.
Where does the Piras surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Argentina, Germany and Belgium.
Is there a Piras coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Piras crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Piras coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.