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PERETZ - Name Meaning & Origin

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Last Name Meaning & Genealogy Links for the Surname PERETZ

Meaning & Origin:
A common Sephardic Jewish surname, Peretz is a Biblical name meaning to "burst forth," and was borne by one of the grandsons of Jacob, the son of Judah and Tamar. (Genesis 38:29). The Peretz surname can be traced back to a group of Iberian-born Jews in 14th century Spain.
Surname Origin:
Hebrew
Alternate Surname Spellings:
PERITZ, PYRETZ (see also PEREZ)
Genealogy Resources for the Surname PERETZ:

Common Surname Search Tips
Tips and tricks for researching your PERETZ ancestors online.

FamilySearch - PERETZ Genealogy
Find records, queries, and lineage-linked family trees posted for the Peretz surname.

Surname Finder - PERETZ Genealogy & Family Resources
Find links to free and commercial resources for the Peretz surname.

Cousin Connect - PERETZ Genealogy Queries
Read or post genealogy queries for the surname Peretz, and sign up for free notification when new Peretz queries are added.

DistantCousin.com - PERETZ Genealogy & Family History
Free databases and genealogy links for the last name Peretz.

MyCinnamonToast.com - PERETZ Genealogy in All Regions
Centralized search results for family trees and other genealogy info on the Peretz surname.

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References: Surname Meanings & Origins

Cottle, Basil. Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Baltimore, MD: Penguin Books, 1967.

Menk, Lars. A Dictionary of German Jewish Surnames. Avotaynu, 2005.

Beider, Alexander. A Dictionary of Jewish Surnames from Galicia. Avotaynu, 2004.

Hanks, Patrick and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1989.

Hanks, Patrick. Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press, 2003.

Smith, Elsdon C. American Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997.


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