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Peterson Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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Overview
The meaning of the name "peterson" is "son of peter", and is used often for "surname".
Peterson Name Details
The surname Peterson originated from the patronymic form of the given name Peter, meaning 'rock' or 'stone' in Greek. It was a common practice in many cultures to adopt surnames based on the father's name, usually with the addition of a suffix indicating 'son of'. Therefore, Peterson refers to someone who is the son of Peter. This surname was particularly popular in Scandinavian countries and is now widely used as a last name around the world.