Perine History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe prominent surname Perine originated in France, a country which has been a dominant presence in world affairs for centuries.The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in France were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name.The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. As well as the names of the saints of the Christian Church, many of the most common French surnames are derived from personal names of Germanic origin.They derive from the language of the Visigoths, who controlled France between the mid-5th and early 8th centuries. The name Perine is derived, from the French name Pierre, meaning rock. Early Origins of the Perine familyThe surname Perine was first found in Lorraine where this eminent family held a family seat in the seigneurie of Jalaucort, and where they were elevated to the nobility in 1514. Early History of the Perine familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Perine research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1642, 1665, 1719, 1789 and 1807 are included under the topic Early Perine History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Perine Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Perrin, Perin, Perrine, Perine, Perrion, De Perrin and many more. Early Notables of the Perine familyAnother 35 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Perine Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Perine RankingIn the United States, the name Perine is the 14,795th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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