Percy
The origin and history of Percy.
Etymology
The surname traces to a Norman place name, Percy-en-Auge in Normandy. As slang for "weak man," it likely comes simply from the two words sharing the same first letter.
The origin and history of Percy.
The surname traces to a Norman place name, Percy-en-Auge in Normandy. As slang for "weak man," it likely comes simply from the two words sharing the same first letter.
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