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Pearce
Pearce (name) means an English and Welsh surname, a variant of Pierce, meaning "son of Piers". Example: “Pearce is a common surname in Wales and southwest England.”
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An English and Welsh surname, a variant of Pierce, meaning "son of Piers".
"Pearce is a common surname in Wales and southwest England."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Pearces
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Etymology
From Piers, the medieval vernacular form of Peter.
Rhymes for Pearce
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What does “Pearce” mean?
The word “Pearce” means an English and Welsh surname, a variant of Pierce, meaning "son of Piers".
How do you use “Pearce” in a sentence?
Here is “Pearce” used in a sentence: “Pearce is a common surname in Wales and southwest England.”
What part of speech is “Pearce”?
“Pearce” is a name.
Is “Pearce” a common word?
“Pearce” is an uncommon word in modern English.
