Pérez is a common Spanish surname derived from the given name Pedro, meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' It's also found in other regions like Latin America and the Philippines, reflecting Spain's historical influence. Pérez is often associated with prominent figures such as Gabriel García Márquez, a Nobel laureate in Literature, and Mario Kempes, a World Cup-winning footballer.
The name Perez experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a peak of 23 births in 1991 and a low of 5 births in multiple years, including the most recent year with available data, 2022. The total number of births named Perez over this period is 576.