About Peyer
The surname Peyer is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the personal name Peter, which itself comes from the Greek name Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." As a surname, Peyer likely originated as a patronymic, indicating "son of Peter." It is a relatively common surname in Switzerland and may have been adopted by individuals whose ancestors were named Peter or had a connection to the name.
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The surname Peyer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Peyer 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 Peyer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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