Percey

Percey Meaning & Origin

About Percey
The surname Percey is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Percy," which itself originated from the French name "Perci." The name is believed to have been derived from the Old French word "percer," meaning "to pierce" or "to penetrate." As a surname, Percey likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their piercing gaze or sharp intellect. Over time, the surname Percey has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Percey: 197
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,125
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Percey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/percey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Percey in Braille

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

The name Percey in braille

How to sign the name Percey using Sign Language

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

The name Percey in sign language

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