Perch (surname) definition

(1) Any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes

(2) Spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes

(3) Support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)

(4) Any of numerous fishes of America and Europe

(5) An elevated place serving as a seat

(6) A square rod of land

(7) A linear measure of 16.5 feet

(8) Sit, as on a branch

"The birds perched high in the tree"

(9) To come to rest, settle

"Misfortune lighted upon him"