People With Last Name Peterson
The surname Peterson, or Petersen, is a Scandinavian patronymic name signifying "son of Peter." Originating from the Greek word "petros," meaning "rock" or "stone," the name Peter gained prominence due to its association with the Christian apostle. This surname is prevalent in northern European countries, including Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Holland, and Brussels. The spelling variations, such as Peterson, often resulted from Danish immigrants adapting to English-speaking regions, with Peterson being the standard spelling in Sweden.
Peterson appears frequently in U.S. records, ranking #71 in popularity. It’s the last name of over 278297 individuals — roughly 94 for every 100,000 Americans.
Our database contains over 234883 people with the last name Peterson. This surname is most commonly found in Florida, California, Texas. We have over 149 unique first names combined with the last name Peterson in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are Robert, John, James.
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