Peers

Peers Meaning & Origin

About Peers
The surname Peers is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "peer," meaning a companion or equal. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was considered to be a peer or equal in social status. Over time, the name Peers became a hereditary surname and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Peers can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Peers is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Peers: 583
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,050
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Peers 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 Peers is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IH1 R Z
🌐 IPA
/pɪrz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Peers in Braille

Here's how to represent Peers in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Peers in braille

How to sign the name Peers using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Peers using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Peers in sign language

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