About Perretta
The surname Perretta is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "pero," meaning "pear tree" in Italian. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name either lived near a pear tree or was associated with a place named after pear trees. The suffix "-etta" is a diminutive form, suggesting a small or young pear tree. Overall, the surname Perretta can be interpreted as "little pear tree" or "descendant of the person from the place of pear trees."
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The surname Perretta is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Perretta 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 Perretta in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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