Perry ( surname ) - wikipedia Perry ( surname ) This article is about the surname Perry. For other uses, see Perry ( disambiguation ). Perry Origin Region of origin England Language ( s ) Old English Meaning One who dwells by a pear tree ( Geographical ) ; quarryman Perry is a surname with several distinct origins. In England deriving from the Old English pyrige ( pear tree ), referring to one who dwells by a pear tree, while in Wales Perry, along with Parry, arose as patronymics, via a shortening of `` ap Harry '' ( son of Harry ). There are some variants in the Romance or Romantic languages ( derived from the Latin ) : Pereira, Pereyra, Pereyro, Pereiro, Pereiros Pereire, Perera, Perer, Perero, Pereros ; the Norman French perrieur ( quarry ), possibly referring to a quarryman. Perry was recorded as a surname from the late 16th century in villages near Colchester, Essex, East England, such as Lexden and Copford. Perry has some resemblance with the Portuguese common surname Pereira, which means pear tree in Portuguese language. Because of that, many Portuguese immigrants to the USA ( especially Massachusetts ) chose to `` Americanize '' their Pereira surname to Perry. The Italian surname, Perri, related to `` Peter '', is also often Americanized to Perry. Contents 1 Geographical distribution 1.1 United Kingdom, Empire, and Dependencies 1.2 United States and Territories 2 People 3 See also 4 References Geographical Distribution United Kingdom, empire, and dependencies At the time of the United Kingdom Census of 1881, the frequency of the surname Perry was highest in the following counties : 1. Somerset ( 1 : 312 ) 2. Essex ( 1 : 347 ) 3. Staffordshire ( 1 : 396 ) 4. Rutland ( 1 : 405 ) 5. Worcestershire ( 1 : 458 ) 6. Hertfordshire ( 1 : 576 ) 7. Bedfordshire ( 1 : 676 ) 8. Shropshire ( 1 : 698 ) 9. Cornwall ( 1 : 699 ) 10. Devon ( 1 : 746 ) As of 2014, the frequency of the surname was highest in the following countries and territories : 1. Guernsey ( 1 : 1,147 ) 2. French Polynesia ( 1 : 1,231 ) 3. Wales ( 1 : 1,277 ) 4. United States ( 1 : 1,332 ) 5. Bermuda ( 1 : 1,367 ) 6. Jamaica ( 1 : 1,538 ) 7. Isle of Man ( 1 : 1,564 ) 8. Israel ( 1 : 1,572 ) 9. New Zealand ( 1 : 1,588 ) 10. Liberia ( 1 : 1,597 ) United States and territories As of 2014, 67.0 % of all known bearers of the surname Perry were residents of the United States. The frequency of the surname was higher than national average in the following U.S. states : 1. Rhode Island ( 1 : 563 ) 2. Maine ( 1 : 652 ) 3. Vermont ( 1 : 658 ) 4. West Virginia ( 1 : 660 ) 5. North Carolina ( 1 : 699 ) 6. Tennessee ( 1 : 715 ) 7. Kentucky ( 1 : 797 ) 8. Massachusetts ( 1 : 801 ) 9. New Hampshire ( 1 : 828 ) 10. Alabama ( 1 : 857 ) 11. Mississippi ( 1 : 961 ) 12. South Carolina ( 1 : 1,003 ) 13. Arkansas ( 1 : 1,025 ) 14. Virginia ( 1 : 1,040 ) 15. Louisiana ( 1 : 1,076 ) 16. Oklahoma ( 1 : 1,081 ) 17. Utah ( 1 : 1,107 ) 18. D.C. ( 1 : 1,116 ) 19. Georgia ( 1 : 1,153 ) 20. Indiana ( 1 : 1,169 ) 21. Ohio ( 1 : 1,190 ) 22. Michigan ( 1 : 1,215 ) 23. Connecticut ( 1 : 1,235 ) 24. Maryland ( 1 : 1,243 ) 25. Idaho ( 1 : 1,302 ) 26. Alabama ( 1 : 1,321 ) The frequency of the surname was highest ( over 10 times the national average ) in the following U.S. counties : 1. McCreary County, Ky. ( 1 : 49 ) 2. Slope County, N.D. ( 1 : 59 ) 3. Bertie County, N.C. ( 1 : 61 ) 4. Franklin County, N.C. ( 1 : 88 ) 5. Chowan County, N.C. ( 1 : 102 ) 6. Daggett County, Utah ( 1 : 105 ) 7. Warren County, N.C. ( 1 : 106 ) 8. Morgan County, Ky. ( 1 : 112 ) 9. Wheatland County, Mont. ( 1 : 112 ) 10. Vance County, N.C. ( 1 : 115 ) 11. Wolfe County, Ky. ( 1 : 119 ) 12. Nash County, N.C. ( 1 : 124 ) 13. Hertford County, N.C. ( 1 : 129 ) 14. Brown County, Ill. ( 1 : 129 ) 15. Washington County, Colo. ( 1 : 130 ) People Adam Perry ( disambiguation ), multiple people Adam Perry ( drummer ) ( born 1969 ), English drummer Adam Perry ( rugby league ) ( born 1979 ), Australian rugby player Alf Perry, English golfer Alfred Perry, co-founder of the Douglas Hospital in Montreal, Quebec, Canada Andre Perry, member of the American rock band The Lonelyhearts Andrew Perry ( disambiguation ), multiple people Anne Perry ( born 1938 ), English author Antoinette Perry ( 1888 -- 1946 ), American actress and director ; founder American Theatre Wing, annual Antoinette Perry Awards, Tony Awards Aylesworth Perry ( 1860 -- 1956 ), the sixth and longest - serving Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Bob J. Perry ( 1932 -- 2013 ), American homebuilder and major political contributor Bradley Steven Perry, American actor known for playing Gabe Duncan on the Disney Channel Original Series Good Luck Charlie Brianna Perry, American female rapper Caitríona Perry, Irish television journalist and newsreader Catherine D. Perry ( born 1952 ) U.S. judge Catherine Joy Perry ( born 1985 ), professional name Lana ( wrestling ), American model and professional wrestling valet Charles Perry ( Texas politician ), CPA and Texas state legislator Charlie Perry ( English footballer ) ( 1866 -- 1927 ), English footballer Charlie Perry ( Australian rules footballer ) ( 1888 -- 1961 ) South Australian footballer and Methodist minister, son of Isaiah Perry Chris Perry ( disambiguation ), multiple people Clark M. Perry, American politician Corey Perry, Canadian hockey player Dave Perry, English game show co-commentator David Perry ( disambiguation ), multiple people Dewayne E. Perry, American engineer Edmund Perry, 1985 murder victim Edward Perry ( industrialist ) ( 1800 -- 1869 ), English tinplate works master and twice Mayor of Wolverhampton Edward A. Perry, governor of Florida Eleanor Perry ( née Rosenfeld, 1914 -- 1981 ), screenwriter and author. Elliott Perry ( 1884 -- 1972 ), American philatelist Ellyse Perry, Australian cricketer and footballer Enoch Wood Perry, Jr. ( 1831 -- 1915 ), American artist Frank Perry ( 1930 -- 1995 ), American film director Fred Perry ( disambiguation ), multiple people Fred Perry ( 1909 -- 1995 ), British tennis player Gaylord Perry ( born 1938 ), American baseball player Geoffrey Perry ( 1927 -- 2000 ), English physics teacher and amateur astronomer George Perry ( disambiguation ), multiple people George Sessions Perry ( 1910 -- 1956 ), American novelist Glenn Perry, Australian writer Grayson Perry, English artist Guy Perry, American actor Hal Perry ( basketball ) ( 1933 -- 2009 ), American basketball player Hal Perry ( politician ), Canadian politician Isaiah Perry ( 1854 -- 1911 ) Methodist minister is South Australia, father of engineer Frank Perry and footballer Charlie Perry Ivor Perry ( born 1904 ), Welsh footballer James Perry ( journalist ) ( 1756 -- 1821 ), British journalist Jason Perry ( disambiguation ), multiple people Jeff Perry ( American actor ) ( born 1955 ) Jim Perry ( baseball ) ( born 1935 ), American baseball player ; brother of Gaylord Perry Jim Perry ( television personality ), Canadian - American television personality ( stage name ) Jimmy Perry ( 1923 -- 2016 ), English scriptwriter Joe Perry ( American football ) ( born 1927 ), American footballer Joe Perry ( musician ) ( born 1950 ), American guitarist ( Americanized form of Pereira ) Joe Perry ( snooker player ) ( born 1974 ), English snooker player John Perry ( musician ) ( born 1952 ), English guitarist and writer John Bennett Perry ( born 1973 ), American actor and former model Jonathan Perry ( disambiguation ), multiple people Jonathan Perry ( Louisiana politician ) ( born 1973 ), Attorney and state legislator Juan Perry, Peruvian congressman Katherine Perry ( 1897 - 1983 ), American stage and film actress. Katie Perry ( born 1980 ), Australian fashion designer Katy Perry ( born 1984 ), originally named Katherine Hudson, American singer Kenny Perry ( born 1960 ), American golfer Kimberly Perry ( born 1983 ), American musician, lead vocalist of The Band Perry Kyle Perry ( born 1986 ), English footballer L. Glenn Perry ( 1944 -- 1998 ), Chief Accountant of the SEC L. Tom Perry ( born 1922 - 2015 ), an Apostle in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - day Saints Lee `` Scratch '' Perry ( born 1936 ), Jamaican reggae producer Lincoln Perry, birth name of Stepin Fetchit ( 1902 -- 1985 ), American comedian and actor Linda Perry, American singer, songwriter and record producer ( Americanized form of Pereira ) Luke Perry ( born 1966 ), American actor Madison S. Perry, governor of Florida Mark Perry ( impressionist ), British impressionist Matthew Perry ( disambiguation ), multiple people Matthew Perry ( born 1969 ), Canadian - American television and film actor Matthew C. Perry ( 1794 -- 1858 ), American naval officer Matt Perry ( rugby player ) ( born 1977 ), English rugby union footballer Michael Perry ( disambiguation ), multiple people Michael Perry ( hymnwriter ) ( 1942 -- 1996 ), English hymnwriter Michael Perry ( footballer ) ( born 1944 ), Australian rules footballer Neil Perry, American musician, member of The Band Perry Niamh Perry ( born 1990 ), Northern Irish singer Oliver Hazard Perry ( 1785 -- 1819 ), American naval officer Paul Perry ( disambiguation ), several people Phil Perry, musician Philippa Perry ( born 1957 ), English psychotherapist and author Ralph Barton Perry ( 1876 -- 1957 ), American philosopher and educator Reid Perry, American musician, member of The Band Perry Rick Perry ( born 1950 ), U.S. Secretary of Energy ( 2017 - ) Roland Hinton Perry, American artist Ross Perry, Scottish footballer S.D. Perry, American novelist Samuel Augustus Perry ( 1787 -- 1854 ) English born soldier and surveyor. Samuel Marshall Perry ( 1836 -- 1898 ), Los Angeles city councilman and county supervisor Samuel Victor Perry ( 1918 -- 2009 ), British biochemist and rugby player Scott Perry ( disambiguation ), multiple people Shane Perry, Australian rugby league player Shaun Perry, Bristol and England rugby union player Shenay Perry, American tennis player Stephen Perry ( inventor ), British inventor of the rubber band Steve Perry ( author ), author Steve Perry ( musician ), musician of the band Journey ( Americanized form of Pereira ) Steve Perry ( Oregon musician ), musician, Cherry Poppin ' Daddies Suzi Perry ( born 1970 ), English television presenter Todd Perry ( American football ) ( born 1970 ), NFL player Todd Perry ( ice hockey ) ( born 1986 ), Canadian ice hockey player Todd Perry ( tennis ) ( born 1976 ), Australian tennis player Tyler Perry ( born 1969 ), American actor, playwright, and director Whitall Perry ( 1920 -- 2005 ), American writer William Perry ( disambiguation ), multiple people See also Perry ( given name ) Perry ( disambiguation ) Pereira ( surname ) Perri References Jump up ^ `` Perry Meaning and Distribution ''. forebears.co.uk. Retrieved 25 January 2014 ^ Jump up to : `` Genealogy ''. Retrieved 30 May 2017. Jump up ^ `` The Select Surnames Website ''. www.selectsurnames.com. Retrieved 30 May 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` Perry Surname Meaning, Origins & Distribution ''. forebears.co.uk. Retrieved 30 May 2017. Surname list This page lists people with the surname Perry. If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person 's given name ( s ) to the link. Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Perry_(surname)&oldid=830488721 '' Categories : Surnames Americanized surnames Surnames of English origin Hidden categories : Pages using div col with deprecated parameters Disambiguation pages with short description All set index articles Talk Contents About Wikipedia Deutsch Latviešu Svenska Українська Edit links This page was last edited on 15 March 2018, at 03 : 48. About Wikipedia

Question: where does the last name perry come from
Answer: Old English pyrige (pear tree)