Surname Petersson - Meaning and Origin

Petersson: What does the surname Petersson mean?

The last name Petersson is of Scandinavian origin, particularly popular in Sweden. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from a paternal ancestor's name. Specifically, Petersson means "son of Peter". The "ss" stands for "son" in several northern European languages. Peter, a popular first name, is derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning "stone" or "rock," established by the apostle Peter in the New Testament of the Bible. Hence, people bearing the surname Petersson are identified as descendants or kin of a man named Peter. Over the centuries, due to migrations and the anglicization of surnames, various spelling variations of the name can be found, including Peterson, Pederse and Pietersen, among others. Today, Petersson remains a common surname across Scandinavia and, due to Scandinavian emigration, in countries such as the United States and Canada.

Petersson: Where does the name Petersson come from?

The last name Petersson is a fairly common last name in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and some other parts of Northern Europe. It is also found in some parts of Eastern Europe, particularly around the Baltic region. While the spelling may vary slightly from country to country, it retains the same meaning.

In Sweden, the surname Petersson is most frequently found in the southern parts of the country. It is the 43rd most common name there, representing about 0.4% of the population. In Norway, it ranks as the 44th most popular, representing around 0.42% of the population. In Denmark, it is the 9th most common surname, representing about 0.6% of the population.

Petersson is also fairly common in the United States, particularly among people of European descent. It is the 5,316th most popular name in the US, representing about 0.002% of the total population. In Canada, it ranks as the 3,079th most popular name, representing about 0.002% of the population. In Australia, the surname is much less common, ranking at 11,053rd most popular, representing about 0.0008% of the population.

In general, the last name Petersson is especially common in Northern European countries, and it is also fairly common among people of European descent in North America.

Variations of the surname Petersson

The variants, spellings, and surnames of the same origin for the surname Petersson include Peterson, Pearson, Petersén, Petersen, Pétursson, Pétursdóttir, Pettrson, Pétur, Pétersson, Peyrson, Pedersen, and Pedersson.

Peterson is one of the most commonly used variants of the surname Petersson. It is a patronymic name derived from the Danish and Norwegian personal name Peter, which is derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning "stone". This variant is especially popular in the United States and Canada.

Pearson is another variant of Petersson. This variant is an English patronymic name, which was taken from the Middle English given name Pierson, which is derived from the Nordic personal name Pétur or Pétr. This name is especially popular in the United Kingdom and in Northern Europe.

Petersén is an alternate spelling of the surname Petersson originating in Sweden. This variant is derived from the personal name Péter, which was taken from the Latin name Petro, meaning "rock".

Petersen is a Danish patronymic surname that is derived from the personal name Peter. This variant is popular in the United Kingdom and throughout Scandinavia.

Pétursson is a patronymic surname derived from the Icelandic personal name Pétur which appeared in Old Swedish as Pétr. This variant is especially popular in Iceland.

Pétursdóttir is an Icelandic surname originating from the given name Pétur. This name is derived from Pétur, meaning "stone," and dóttir, meaning "daughter." This surname is found almost exclusively in Iceland.

Pettrson is another variant of the surname Petersson and is derived from the personal name Pétur. This surname is especially popular in Finland and Northern Europe.

Pétur is a variant taken from the Icelandic personal name Pétur. This name is derived from the Greek word petros, meaning "stone." This variant is especially popular in Iceland.

Pétersson is a patronymic surname derived from the medieval Swedish given name Péter, which comes from the Latin name Petro. This surname is common throughout Scandinavia and parts of Northern Europe.

Peyrson is an alternate spelling of Petersson that is derived from the Roman given name Petrus, which is derived from the Greek word petros, meaning "stone." This surname is common in Switzerland.

Pedersen is a patronymic name derived from the given name Peter. This variant is especially popular in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Pedersson is a variant of the surname Petersson, which was derived from the Middle Danish given name Pedær. This variant is especially popular in Sweden.

Famous people with the name Petersson

• Katrin Petersson, Swedish professional golfer
• David Petersson, Swedish alpine skier
• Pernilla Petersson, Swedish professional golfer
• Eric Petersson, Swedish future electronic musician and producer
• Oskar Petersson, professional tennis player
• Fredrik Petersson, Swedish professional footballer
• William Petersson, Swedish actor and comedian
• Henrik Petersson, Swedish actor
• Pierre Petersson, Swedish hockey player
• Rebecka Petersson, Swedish singer and songwriter

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