About Pearl
The surname Pearl is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "perle," meaning "pearl." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who had a fair or pale complexion, or perhaps as an occupational name for someone involved in the pearl trade. The surname Pearl may also have been given to someone who lived near a place with the name "Pearl" or had some association with pearls. Overall, the surname Pearl is associated with the precious gemstone and its various connotations of beauty, purity, and rarity.
The surname Pearl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pearl based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Pearl is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pearl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pearl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.