Peery

Meaning

A person who is a peer or equal, or derived from a place name.

Etymology

Possibly derived from the Middle English 'peer,' referring to a person of equal standing, or from a Scottish place name. The -y ending is a common diminutive or locative suffix.

About the Peery Surname

Peery is a surname of uncertain origin, possibly descriptive or topographic in nature. The name appears in historical records from medieval England and Scotland.

Distribution

Found in England, Scotland, and North America, particularly in the United States.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented notable bearers

People with the Peery Surname