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Peters

Peters (name) means an English surname meaning "son of Peter". Example: “Peters is a widespread surname across English-speaking countries.”

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An English surname meaning "son of Peter".
"Peters is a widespread surname across English-speaking countries."

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What does “Peters” mean?

The word “Peters” means an English surname meaning "son of Peter".

How do you use “Peters” in a sentence?

Here is “Peters” used in a sentence: “Peters is a widespread surname across English-speaking countries.”

What part of speech is “Peters”?

“Peters” is a name.

Is “Peters” a common word?

“Peters” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Is Peters a first name or a surname?

Peters is a surname, not a first name. It derives from the given name Peter, with the added "-s" marking it as a patronymic form meaning "son of Peter."

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