Pereyra

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Meaning

Dweller near a pear tree or pear orchard.

Etymology

Spanish variant of Pereira, derived from 'pera' (pear) with the locative suffix '-yra'. This form is particularly common in Argentina and other South American regions.

About the Pereyra Surname

A Spanish variant of the Iberian pear-tree surname with significant presence in South America. The name reflects colonial migration patterns from Spain to the Americas.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 180,000 bearers in the United States #264 most common surname
Rare Common

Spain, Argentina, Uruguay, and other Spanish-speaking regions.

Notable Bearers

Francisco Pereyra Pereyra family of Argentina

People with the Pereyra Surname

C. Pereyra

Honorable