Perceval

Perceval Meaning & Origin

About Perceval
The surname Perceval is of Old French origin and is derived from the personal name Perceval or Percival. It is believed to have originated from the Latin name Percivalis, which means "pierce the valley." The name Perceval is associated with the Arthurian legend and the Knights of the Round Table, particularly Sir Percival, who was known for his quest for the Holy Grail. The surname Perceval signifies bravery, chivalry, and a connection to the Arthurian tales.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Perceval: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRSFL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0620104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER0 S EY0 V AE1 L
🌐 IPA
/pərseɪˈvæl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRSFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P621

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Perceval in Braille

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

The name Perceval in braille

How to sign the name Perceval using Sign Language

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

The name Perceval in sign language

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