About Perkey
The surname Perkey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pearroc," meaning "pear tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked with pear trees. The name may also have been a nickname for someone with a physical resemblance to a pear tree or someone who had a connection to the fruit. Overall, the surname Perkey signifies an association with pear trees or a characteristic related to them.
The surname Perkey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Perkey 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 Perkey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Perkey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Perkey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.