Peverall Name Meaning

The name Peverall is of English origin and is derived from the Old French name "Peverel" or "Peuerell." It is believed to have originated as a surname, possibly from a place name, and may have derived from the Old French word "pevereau," meaning "pear tree orchard." Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who grew or sold pears.

As a surname, the Peverels were a prominent medieval noble family in England, with notable members such as William Peverel, who was a trusted supporter of William the Conqueror, and his son, also named William Peverel, who held extensive land and power in the Midlands.