About Peer
The surname Peer is of German and Dutch origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word "pere," meaning "pear," and was likely used as a nickname for someone who resembled a pear in some way, such as having a pear-shaped body or a round face. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a pear tree or an orchard. The surname Peer is relatively rare and can be found in various spellings, including Pehr, Peere, and Peers.
The surname Peer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Peer 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 Peer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Peer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Peer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.