Peterson
MEANING
ORIGIN
Scandinavian
ETYMOLOGY
Derived from the given name Peter, with the patronymic suffix -son
CULTURAL NOTES
Commonly used as a surname, indicating lineage from a male ancestor named Peter.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Used historically in Scandinavia and later in English-speaking countries as a surname.
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