Peterson
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Name — An English, Scottish, and German surname meaning "son of Peter".
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Etymology
From Peter + "-son", paralleled by Scandinavian Pedersen and Petersen and Slavic Petrovic-type surnames.
Full origin of Peterson →Frequently asked questions
What does “Peterson” mean?
The word “Peterson” means an English, Scottish, and German surname meaning "son of Peter".
How do you pronounce “Peterson”?
“Peterson” is pronounced PEE-tuh-suhn (/ˈpitɚsən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Peterson” in a sentence?
Here is “Peterson” used in a sentence: “Peterson is a common surname across Scandinavia and America.”
What part of speech is “Peterson”?
“Peterson” is a name.
Is “Peterson” a common word?
“Peterson” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Peterson an English, Scottish, or German surname?
Peterson is found in all three traditions: it is used as an English, Scottish, and German surname, each with the same underlying meaning, "son of Peter."