Perdue is a surname of English and Irish origin. It derives from the Old French phrase par Dieu, meaning "by God," which was adopted into Middle English as an altered form. The name is thus an oath or exclamation that became a surname over time.
Notable individuals with the surname Perdue include:
- Arthur Perdue (1877–1927), founder of Perdue Farms
- Bev Perdue (born 1948), Governor of North Carolina (2009–2013)
- David Perdue (born 1949), U.S. Senator from Georgia
- Frank Perdue (1920–2005), president of Perdue Farms
- Sonny Perdue (born 1946), 81st Governor of Georgia
- Will Perdue (born 1965), American former NBA basketball player
- Derelys Perdue (1902–1989), American silent-film actress
- Lauren Perdue (born 1991), American swimmer
- Peter C. Perdue (born 1949), American historian and author
- Tito Perdue (born 1938), American writer
The surname is distinct from the similar-looking "Purdue," which is a separate surname (e.g., Purdue University is named after the Purdue family).
