Pérez (en. Perez)

/ˈpe.ɾeθ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A Spanish surname that means 'son of Pera'.
José Pérez is well-known in his neighborhood.
José Pérez es conocido en su barrio.
Typically associated with a family or clan in Hispanic culture.
The Pérez family has lived in this house for generations.
La familia Pérez ha vivido en esta casa durante generaciones.
It can refer to famous people with this surname.
Carlos Pérez is a renowned scientist.
Carlos Pérez es un destacado científico.

Etymology

It comes from the proper name 'Pedro', which in turn comes from the Latin 'Petrus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Pérez is the most common surname in Spain
It refers to the popularity of the surname in the country.
Pérez es el apellido más común en España
to be a Pérez
Expression that can mean being part of a well-known family in the community.
ser un Pérez

Related Words

Pedro
Proper name from which the surname Pérez derives.
Pedro
Pereira
Another surname that may have a similar origin.
Pereira

Slang Meanings

Used in some regions to refer to someone trustworthy.
That person is one of the Pérez, I can always count on her.
Esa persona es de los Pérez, siempre puedo contar con ella.
Sometimes used colloquially to refer to an average person.
He is a very Pérez type, doesn't stand out in the crowd.
Es un tipo muy Pérez, no destaca entre la multitud.