About Percy
The surname Percy is of English origin and is derived from the given name "Percy," which itself comes from the Old French name "Perci," meaning "pierced valley." The name likely originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near a valley with a piercing or narrow entrance. Over time, the surname Percy became associated with the noble Percy family, who played a significant role in English history, particularly in the North of England. Today, the surname Percy is relatively rare but is still found among descendants of the Percy family and individuals with ancestral ties to the North of England.
The surname Percy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Percy 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 Percy is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Percy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Percy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.