Percy Place

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Percy Place — English
32K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Percy Place is a name that combines English origins. The first name Percy is a masculine given name of English origin. The English surname Percy is of Norman origin, coming from Normandy to England, United Kingdom. It was from the House of Percy, Norman lords of Northumberland, and derives from the village of Percy-en-Auge in Normandy. From there, it came into use as a mostly masculine and rarely feminine given name. It is also a short form of the given name Percival, Perseus, etc. Surname Allan Percy (1577–1611), English politician Charles H. The surname Place: Place (United States Census Bureau), defined as any concentration of population Census-designated place, a populated area lacking its own municipal government "Place", a type of street or road name Often implies a dead end (street) or cul-de-sac Place, based on the Cornish word "plas" meaning mansion Place, a populated place, an area of human settlement Incorporated place (see municipal corporation), a populated area with its own municipal government Location (geography), an area with definite or indefinite boundaries or a portion of space which has a name in an area Placé, a commune in Pays d. Percy is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 32K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Percy reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Percy

English

The English surname Percy is of Norman origin, coming from Normandy to England, United Kingdom. It was from the House of Percy, Norman lords of Northumberland, and derives from the village of Percy-en-Auge in Normandy. From there, it came into use as a mostly masculine and rarely feminine given name. It is also a short form of the given name Percival, Perseus, etc. Surname Allan Percy (1577–1611), English politician Charles H.

Surname: Place

English

Place (United States Census Bureau), defined as any concentration of population Census-designated place, a populated area lacking its own municipal government "Place", a type of street or road name Often implies a dead end (street) or cul-de-sac Place, based on the Cornish word "plas" meaning mansion Place, a populated place, an area of human settlement Incorporated place (see municipal corporation), a populated area with its own municipal government Location (geography), an area with definite or indefinite boundaries or a portion of space which has a name in an area Placé, a commune in Pays d.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Percy is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Percy by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Percy Place:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Percy?
The first name Percy originates from English. The English surname Percy is of Norman origin, coming from Normandy to England, United Kingdom. It was from the House of Percy, Norman lords of Northumberland, and derives from the village of Percy-en-Auge in Normandy. From there, it came into use as a mostly masculine and rarely feminine given name. It is also a short form of the given name Percival, Perseus, etc. Surname Allan Percy (1577–1611), English politician Charles H.
When was Percy most popular?
The name Percy reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Place?
The surname Place originates from English. Place (United States Census Bureau), defined as any concentration of population Census-designated place, a populated area lacking its own municipal government "Place", a type of street or road name Often implies a dead end (street) or cul-de-sac Place, based on the Cornish word "plas" meaning mansion Place, a populated place, an area of human settlement Incorporated place (see municipal corporation), a populated area with its own municipal government Location (geography), an area with definite or indefinite boundaries or a portion of space which has a name in an area Placé, a commune in Pays d.
How common is the surname Place?
The surname Place is shared by approximately 7K people worldwide.
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