Perch
Perch Meaning & Origin
About Perch
The surname Perch is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a perch, which is a raised vantage point or a high place. Alternatively, it could be a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman who caught perches. Another possibility is that it originated as a nickname for a person with a prominent or hooked nose, as "perch" can also refer to a nose in some dialects. The exact meaning of the surname Perch would depend on the specific context and region in which it originated.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Perch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Perch: 315
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 63373
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.11
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Perch 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 Perch is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Perch in Braille
Here's how to represent Perch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Perch using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Perch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
