Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
PETRE
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
PETRE. The Petres rose to eminence on the ruins of the monasteries, under Henry VIII. The name is apparentl}' a variation of Peter, the Christian name. See Peter.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English