Perrin (French surname)

"Perrin" is a French surname that likely originates from the given name "Perrin," a diminutive form of "Pierre," meaning "stone" or "rock." It may also relate to occupational or geographic origins, such as someone living near a stone or a person who worked with stone. Surnames like Perrin became hereditary in France during the Middle Ages, helping to identify families and their localities. Today, Perrin remains a common French surname, carrying historical connections to personal names and local characteristics.