The Pierre Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Pierre, its origins in France, and the story behind a Pierre family crest.
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Origin of the Pierre name
Pierre comes from the given name Pierre, the French form of Peter, from Greek petros, "rock", the name given to the apostle Simon Peter. As one of the most popular baptismal names in medieval France, it gave rise to many surnames, including Pierre itself, Perrin, Pierrot and Perret. In some cases it is a topographic name from pierre, "stone". Pierre is also one of the most common surnames in Haiti.
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This overview covers the Pierre name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Haiti, Canada and Belgium; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Pierre name FAQ
What does the Pierre name mean?
Rock, stone (Peter). Common variants include Perrin, Pierrot, Perret.
Where does the Pierre surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Haiti, Canada and Belgium.
Is there a Pierre coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Pierre crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Pierre coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).