Perrin Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Perrin name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Perrin coat of arms.
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Origin of the Perrin name
Perrin is a French diminutive of Pierre (Peter), from Greek Petros, "rock", with the hypocoristic ending -in. It was a common medieval pet form and became a widespread surname, especially in eastern and central France and in French-speaking Switzerland and Canada.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Perrin name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Perrin name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Canada, Switzerland and Belgium; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Perrin name FAQ
What does the Perrin name mean?
Little Pierre (Peter). Common variants include Perrot, Pierrot, Perron.
Where does the Perrin surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Canada, Switzerland and Belgium.
Is there a Perrin coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Perrin crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Perrin coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).