Pershing
German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Pershing
Pershing is a surname of German origin derived from "Perschin" or similar Germanic roots, likely related to a place name or personal name from the Rhine region, though its exact etymological meaning is obscure.
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Etymology
Pershing is a surname of German origin derived from "Perschin" or similar Germanic roots, likely related to a place name or personal name from the Rhine region, though its exact etymological meaning is obscure. The name is primarily associated with English-speaking cultures and is most notably borne by General John J. Pershing (1860–1948), the commander of American Expeditionary Forces during World War I.
Pershing currently ranks #3,925 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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