The origin of the name Pereda is Castilla , an important kingdom of Spain.

Although people were originally known only by their first names, it became necessary to adopt a second name to identify due to population growth.

The most common type of family name found in the region was the surname that derives from the name of the father.

The nicknames as surnames usually reflected the physical characteristics of the first member of the lineage.

Occupational surnames, which are less common than other types of names, dating from the feudal age.

Some variations of this surname are: Perez, Pedrizas Periz, Petrez, Petris, Pedrez and others.