About Pirner
The surname Pirner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "birne," meaning "pear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either grew or sold pears or worked in a pear orchard. The name may have also been given to someone who had physical characteristics resembling a pear or had a pear-shaped body. Over time, the surname Pirner became hereditary and passed down through generations.
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The surname Pirner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pirner 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 Pirner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pirner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pirner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.