About Perham
The surname Perham is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Pere" or "Perry," meaning "pear tree," and the word "ham," meaning "homestead" or "enclosure." Therefore, the surname Perham is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or worked at a pear tree homestead or enclosure. Over time, variations of the surname Perham have emerged, including Perram, Perrum, and Perrim.
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The surname Perham is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Perham 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 Perham is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Perham in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Perham using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.