This name derives from the Olde French "percer" to pierce or breach and "haie" a hedge or enclosure and was originally given to a soldier, possibly in North France, remembered for his breach of a fortification. ... The name was anglicized as Pearcey, Pearcy, Piercey and Piercy.

Where did the name Piercy come from?

The Piercy (or Pearcy) name has a long and interesting history, and appears to derive from that of the Percy family of Yorkshire, whose own name is variously noted as originating in the ancient village name of Perci in Normandy, or from the Old French percehaie meaning 'pierce hedge' - a name arising from the warrior ...

What does Pericy mean?

The name Percy is primarily a male name of French origin that means Pierce Valley.