Pearson Name Meaning & Origin
Pearson
Origin of the name Pierce:
A derivative of Piers, an Old French and Middle English form of Peter (a rock). The name was common in the Middle Ages and gave rise to several surnames.
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we wanted a strong name that wasn't very common but not something unheard of. my oldest son is named cooper and i liked using last names as the first name.. we still love the name pearson.. petey for short!
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My Christian name is Pearson. I was born in 1939 and named after my paternal grandfather Pearson born 1873. I was given to understand that he was so named after a local vicar or minister in Wainfleet Lincolnshire where he was born but have not been able to track that man down
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petey...pier.
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