Peet

Meaning

A person who lived near a peat bog or derived from a personal name.

Etymology

Possibly derived from the Middle English or Dutch word for peat, referring to someone who lived near or worked with peat bogs. Alternatively, it may be a short form of a personal name.

About the Peet Surname

Peet is a surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from geographical features related to peat bogs. The name appears in historical records from medieval England and the Netherlands.

Distribution

Found in England, the Netherlands, and North America, particularly in the United States.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented notable bearers

People with the Peet Surname