Pérez
/ˈpeɾeθ/
Pérez is the Spanish version of the English surname Perez.
Pérez is a common Spanish surname.
Meaning: surname (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is a patronymic, which means it is derived from a father's name. It literally translates to son of Pedro.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpeɾeθ/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish speaking cultures, a person with the surname Pérez would traditionally carry two surnames, with Pérez being either the father's or the mother's family name.
- While many Spanish surnames end in '-ez', the specific '-ez' pattern is a hallmark of the ancient Kingdom of Castile.
- In some regional dialects of Spanish, the 'z' in Pérez is pronounced as an 's', a phenomenon known as 'seseo' that occurs across most of Latin America.
Examples in context
- Mi apellido es Pérez.My surname is Pérez.
- ¿Es usted el señor Pérez?Are you Mr. Pérez?
- La familia Pérez vive allí.The Pérez family lives there.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are checking a guest list at a party.
- Javier¿Viene alguien de la familia Pérez?Is anyone from the Pérez family coming?
- LucíaSí, la señora Pérez ya llegó.Yes, Mrs. Pérez has already arrived.
- Javier¡Qué bueno! ¿Y su esposo?That's good! And her husband?
- LucíaÉl todavía está en el coche.He is still in the car.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “perez” translations and entries Pérez, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
