About Pereyra
The surname Pereyra is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "peregrino," meaning "pilgrim" or "traveler." It is a surname commonly found in Spain and Latin America. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who had undertaken a pilgrimage or had a wandering lifestyle. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Pereyra is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pereyra based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Pereyra in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pereyra using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.