Peak

Meaning

A person who lived near or on a peak, hill, or mountain summit.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'peac' or Middle English 'peke,' referring to a pointed hill or mountain. The surname is topographic, indicating residence near such a geographical feature.

About the Peak Surname

Peak is a topographic English surname derived from geographical features in the landscape. The name is particularly associated with the Peak District in Derbyshire, England.

Distribution

Found throughout England and English-speaking countries, particularly in regions with mountainous terrain.

Notable Bearers

Norman Peak (British cricketer), Peak District (geographic region)

People with the Peak Surname