Perl Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Perl Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Perl family

Profession Census Frequency
Husbandman 1
Spinner 1
Travelling Jeweller 1
Butler 1
Engineer Fitter 1
Apprentice 1
Chelsea Pensioner 1
House Servant 1
Pauper House Keeper 1
Watch Maker 1

Perl Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Pearl 80% 5,741
2 Pearle 67% 763
3 Prole 40% 762
4 Parle 60% 749
5 Purle 60% 485
6 Porle 60% 361
7 Purl 75% 316
8 Perl 100% 288
9 Priel 40% 241
10 Pearel 67% 186
11 Perle 80% 157
12 Prial 40% 148
13 Parl 75% 145
14 Prail 40% 137
15 Purll 60% 131
16 April 40% 117

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The surname Perl is the 8th most popular variant of Pearl.

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