Origin and History of PERCHERLA

Description:

The surname Percherl is of German origin and is derived from the German word 'percher,' which means 'falcon.' It is most commonly found in the German states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The surname is also found in Austria, Switzerland, and the United States. The earliest known record of the surname is from the 16th century in Bavaria, where a Hans Percherl was a bailiff in the town of Lauingen. The name is also found in the records of the Bavarian nobility. The surname Percherl is associated with a number of cultural, historical, and social customs. In Bavaria, it is often associated with the traditional Bavarian costume, which includes a variety of colorful garments, such as lederhosen and dirndls. The surname is also associated with the traditional German sport of falconry, which was popular among the Bavarian nobility. Variations of the surname Percherl include Percher, Perchl, Perchler, Perchlerl, Perchlle, and Parcherl.