Patronymic name (from a parent's given name)
The Perez Family Name — Meaning & Origin
Perez likely means 'son of Pedro' or 'son of Peter'.
Origin
Perez is a patronymic surname commonly found in Spanish-speaking regions, most often Spain and Latin America. It is derived from the given name Pedro, the Spanish version of Peter, which means 'rock' in Greek. The suffix '-ez' in Spanish typically denotes 'son of', indicating lineage.
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