About Perrigo
The surname Perrigo is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "perruque," meaning "wig." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who wore a wig or had a distinctive hairstyle. Over time, the name Perrigo became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Perrigo is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Perrigo 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 Perrigo is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Perrigo in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Perrigo using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.