Perris

Patronymic or Topographic

Meaning

Son of Peter or one who dwells near a pear tree.

Etymology

Either a patronymic form of Peter or a variant of pear-related surnames. The exact etymology is ambiguous due to potential conflation of multiple surname origins.

About the Perris Surname

An English surname with uncertain etymology that may derive from either patronymic or topographic sources. Historical records are limited.

Distribution

Rare, primarily England.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Perris Surname

H.S. Perris