Perry Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Perry surname: its meaning, its roots in England, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Perry name
Perry is an English topographic surname for someone who lived by a pear tree, from Middle English pirie, Old English pyrige. In Wales and the Welsh Marches it can also come from ap Herry, "son of Harry". The name is common in the West Midlands and the Welsh borders and is widespread in America.
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This overview covers the Perry name in England. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Australia and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Perry name FAQ
What does the Perry name mean?
Pear tree; son of Harry. Common variants include Pirie, Pirrie, Parry.
Where does the Perry surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Perry coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Perry crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Perry coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.