Petersen

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Peter.

Etymology

Scandinavian and German patronymic derived from the given name Peter with the suffix '-sen' or '-sen'. This naming convention became standardized in Northern Europe during the medieval period.

About the Petersen Surname

A common Scandinavian and German patronymic surname indicating descent from Peter. The name is widespread throughout Northern Europe and among diaspora communities.

Distribution

Denmark, Norway, Germany, and Scandinavian-speaking regions.

Notable Bearers

Niels Bohr (mother's maiden name), various Petersen family members

People with the Petersen Surname

C.O. Petersen

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