Pearce (surname)

Pearce is a surname, from knights of the Norman lord Mansfield prior to the invasion of England. It derives etymologically from the Germanic word to pierce, and was a name commonly given to warrior caste in Saxon/Jute, p-celtic and oil languages. Another etymology is from Piers, the medieval vernacular form of Peter, and may refer to:

People

Fictional characters
  • Aiden Pearce, from the video game Watch Dogs
  • Harry Pearce, from the British television series Spooks
  • Lola Pearce, from the British soap opera EastEnders
  • Melissa Pearce, from the Japanese novel Parasite Eve
  • Mickey Pearce, from the British sitcom Only Fools and Horses
  • Phil Pearce, from the British soap opera Emmerdale Farm
  • Ruth Pearce, from the British soap opera Doctors

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