Pierce vs Pierce County

Pierce

name
  • A city, the county seat of Pierce County, Nebraska, United States. 

  • A male given name from Ancient Greek, medieval variant of Piers. Modern usage may also derive from the surname. 

  • A surname originating as a patronymic. 

Pierce County

name
  • One of 93 counties in Nebraska, United States. County seat: Pierce. 

  • One of 53 counties in North Dakota, United States. County seat: Rugby. Named after Gilbert A. Pierce. 

  • One of 72 counties in Wisconsin, United States. County seat: Ellsworth. 

  • One of 159 counties in Georgia, United States. County seat: Blackshear. 

  • One of 39 counties in Washington, United States. County seat: Tacoma. 

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