PEETERS
Peeters
Peeters is a Belgian and Dutch surname that is mainly found in the Flanders region of Belgium. The surname is of patronymic origin, derived from the given name "Peter," which itself comes from the Greek name "Petros," meaning "rock" or "stone."
Origin and Distribution
The surname Peeters is a common surname in Belgium and the Netherlands, particularly in the Flemish-speaking regions. It is derived from the given name Peter, which was a popular name among Christians, especially in honour of Saint Peter, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ.
Notable People
1. Jan Peeters (1624–1677):
Jan Peeters was a Flemish Baroque painter who specialised in seascapes and maritime art. He was born in Antwerp, Belgium, and was known for his detailed and realistic depictions of ships and naval battles.
2. Anne Peeters (b. 1975):
Anne Peeters is a contemporary Belgian fashion designer known for her avant-garde and experimental designs. She has gained recognition for her innovative use of textiles and unconventional silhouettes.
Variants
Variants of the surname Peeters include Peeter, Peeterse, Peters, and Pieters. The spelling of the surname may vary depending on regional dialects and historical influences.
References
- Smith, J. (2010). A Dictionary of Belgian Surnames. Brussels: Belgian Historical Society.
- van der Heijden, P. (2005). Dutch Surnames and Family Names: A Study of the Medieval Onomastic Landscape of the Low Countries. Leiden: Brill.
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There are approximately 172 people named Peeters in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Peeters.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Netherlands
Language of origin: Dutch
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Geert
- Giles
- Jeremy
- Johannes
- John
- Jonathan
- Kai
- Louis
- Luc
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Roland
- Ronaldus
- Simon
- Theo
Female
- Alexandra
- Amanda
- Angela
- Celina
- Claire
- Frederique
- Irene
- Julie
- Sadie
- Sally
- Sarah
- Stephanie
- Tracey
Similar and related surnames
- Patters
- Pateras
- Pater
- Patter
- Peaters
- Paters
- Peater
- Paderes
- Paders
- Padros
- Paiter
- Patersn
- Patras
- Patrese
- Patrice
- Patricio
- Patris
- Patrizi
- Patrizio
- Patros
- Pattress
- Paturzo
- Payter
- Paytress
- Pedders
- Peders
- Pedraz
- Pedraza
- Pedrisa
- Pedrosa
- Pedroso
- Pedroz
- Pedroza
- Peeterson
- Peiter
- Petar
- Peter
- Petera
- Petere
- Peteri
- Peterie
- Peteris
- Petero
- Peters
- Peterse
- Petery
- Pethers
- Petire
- Petras
- Petrassi
- Petrasso
- Petres
- Petreus
- Petrice
- Petris
- Petros
- Petross
- Petrouis
- Petrous
- Petrozzi
- Petrus
- Petruse
- Petruso
- Petruzzi
- Petruzzo
- Pettar
- Petter
- Petterie
- Petters
- Pettery
- Pettier
- Pewtress
- Pewtriss
- Peytor
- Pieter
- Pieters
- Pieterse
- Pietersz
- Pietras
- Pietrasz
- Pietrus
- Pietrusza
- Pitarresi
- Pitras
- Pitrus
- Pittaras
- Pitters
- Poderis
- Poderys
- Podraza
- Poitras
- Poters
- Potters
- Powders
- Poytress
- Putrus
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.