Pérez Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Pérez surname: its meaning, its roots in Spain, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Pérez name
Pérez is a patronymic meaning "son of Pedro", the Spanish form of Peter, from the Greek petros, "rock". It developed in medieval Castile and spread with Spanish settlement across the Americas. It ranks among the most common surnames in Spain, Mexico and the United States.
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This overview covers the Pérez name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, the United States and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Pérez name FAQ
What does the Pérez name mean?
Son of Pedro (Peter). Common variants include Peres, Pires, Pedrez.
Where does the Pérez surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, the United States and Argentina.
Is there a Pérez coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Pérez crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Pérez coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.