Meaning of Last Name

Meaning: One who dwells by a pear tree (Geographical); quarryman; son of Herry

Origins: England, Wales

Perry is a surname of English origIn, deriving from either the Old English pyrige (pear tree), referring to one who dwells by a pear tree; the Norman French perrieur (quarry), possibly referring to a quarryman; or the Welsh ap Herry, son of Herry (Harry or Henry). Perry was recorded as a surname from the late 16th century in villages near Colchester, Essex, East England, such as Lexden and Copford.