PETERSSON
Petersson
Petersson is a surname of British origin that derives from the given name Peter, which in turn is derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone". Surnames developed as a way to distinguish between individuals with the same given name, making them an essential component of genealogy and personal identification.
The name Petersson typically denotes "son of Peter", following the common naming convention in many cultures. The addition of "son" or "sson" to a father's name indicated lineage, with "son" often representing Anglo-Saxon or Scandinavian heritage.
The prevalence of the surname Petersson in the United Kingdom can be attributed to historical influences of Norse and Anglo-Saxon settlers. These settlers introduced naming practices that contributed to the rich tapestry of British surnames we see today.
Variants of the surname Petersson include Peterson, Petersen, and Peterkin, showcasing the flexibility and evolution of surnames over time.
Researching the origins and history of the Petersson surname can provide valuable insights into familial lineages, migration patterns, and cultural exchanges, making it a topic of interest for genealogists and historians alike.
There are approximately 98 people named Petersson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Petersson.
Similar and related surnames
- Patersen
- Paterson
- Patherson
- Patreson
- Pattarson
- Pattersen
- Patterson
- Pattersson
- Pattirson
- Pattrson
- Peaterson
- Pederson
- Pedersson
- Peeterson
- Peitersen
- Peterse
- Petersen
- Petersohn
- Peterson
- Petersone
- Petersons
- Peterssen
- Peterston
- Petrusson
- Pettersen
- Petterson
- Petterssen
- Pettersson
- Petursson
- Pietersen
- Pieterson
- Pitterson
- Potterson
- Pedersen
- Peters
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.