PETRI
Petri
Overview
Petri is a British surname with origins in the medieval period. The surname is of patronymic origin, derived from the given name "Peter," which in turn is of ancient Greek origin, meaning "rock" or "stone." The surname Petri is a variant spelling of the more common surname "Peters," which is also derived from the name Peter.
History
The surname Petri can be traced back to the early medieval period in Britain. It was commonly used as a patronymic surname to denote descent from someone named Peter. The name Peter gained popularity in Britain due to its association with the Apostle Peter, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ in Christian tradition.
Over the centuries, the surname Petri has been recorded in various forms, including Peterson, Petersen, and Petterson, reflecting regional dialectal influences and spelling variations. Families with the surname Petri are found across the UK, with concentrations in areas such as London, Yorkshire, and Scotland.
Notable Individuals
-
John Petri: A prominent British scholar and historian known for his contributions to the field of medieval studies.
-
Emily Petri: An acclaimed British artist whose works have garnered international recognition for their innovative use of light and colour.
Legacy
The surname Petri continues to be borne by numerous individuals in the UK and around the world. It serves as a reminder of the enduring influence of the name Peter in British history and culture. The Petri surname exemplifies the practice of using patronymic names as surnames and reflects the rich tapestry of British family history.
There are approximately 239 people named Petri in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Petri.
Origin: Hellenic
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Greece
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Greek
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andreas
- Andrew
- David
- Dion
- Johannes
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Peter
- Petro
- Saverio
- Stefan
- Stuart
- Walter
Female
- Anna
- Beatriz
- Beryl
- Christa
- Despina
- Georgia
- Georgina
- Irene
- Jean
- Maria
- Nicola
- Remi
- Sarah
- Susan
- Vivien
Similar and related surnames
- Patri
- Patrie
- Patria
- Patry
- Patric
- Peatrie
- Patris
- Perti
- Petr
- Petra
- Petria
- Petrie
- Peatry
- Peetrey
- Peteri
- Peterie
- Petre
- Petrea
- Petree
- Petrey
- Petric
- Petrice
- Petrick
- Petrik
- Petrin
- Petrine
- Petris
- Petriv
- Petro
- Petrou
- Petru
- Petry
- Pettrey
- Pettrie
- Pettry
- Pietri
- Pietrie
- Patre
- Patrik
- Paturi
- Petres
- Petriaho
- Petrica
- Petrich
- Petrides
- Petridi
- Petril
- Petrila
- Petrina
- Petrini
- Petrino
- Petroi
- Petrow
- Petryk
- Petterie
- Pietra
- Pietro
- Pedri
- Petrillo
- Petter
- Pitter
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.