Perin

Perin is a name that can function as both a surname and a given name, and it also appears in the names of certain places. The use of Perin as a surname is documented in various European and Western contexts, while its use as a given name is less common and tends to be regional or historical. The exact origin of the name is not uniform; it may derive from a family name, a place name, or a diminutive form of a longer name, and it has often undergone spelling variations over time.

In toponymy, Perin appears as part of place names in different countries, typically in small localities or historical sites. These toponyms may reflect historical settlement patterns, family names of founders, or geographic features.

In genealogical and historical records, the spelling Perin has appeared in multiple centuries, and individuals with this surname have contributed across fields, though no widely recognized figure dominates the usage. Given name instances are rarer and often represent naming practices that draw on family or regional traditions.

See also: Perino, Perini, and related surnames that share similar phonetic roots.