Peterson Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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.

• boy
• patronymic
• baby
• christian
• masculine
• english
• male