Pernice () is an Italian surname meaning "
partridge
A partridge is a medium-sized Galliformes, galliform bird in any of several genera, with a wide Indigenous (ecology), native distribution throughout parts of Europe, Asia and Africa. Several species have been introduced to the Americas. They ar ...
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Notable people with this surname include:
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Erich Pernice (1864–1945), German classical archaeologist
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Gino Pernice
Gino Pernice (6 May 1927 – 25 April 1997) was an Italian stage, television and film actor.
Life and career
Born in Milan, Pernice trained at the Accademia dei Filodrammatici graduating in 1952, and made his professional debut with the stage ...
(1927–1997), Italian stage, television and film actor
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Giovanni Pernice
Giovanni Pernice (born 5 September 1990) is an Italian professional dancer based in the United Kingdom, best known for his appearances on the British television show ''Strictly Come Dancing''. He is also an Italian Open Latin Dance Champion (2012 ...
(born 1990), Italian dancer and choreographer
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Hugo Karl Anton Pernice (1829–1901), German gynecologist
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Joe Pernice
Joseph T. Pernice (born July 17, 1967) is an American indie rock musician and writer, who has fronted several bands, including the Scud Mountain Boys, Chappaquiddick Skyline, The New Mendicants and the Pernice Brothers.
Early life
Pernice wa ...
(born 1967), American musician
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Tom Pernice Jr. (born 1959), American golfer
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