What does the surname Petre mean?

The surname Petre means "Son of Peter or stone.". It is of English, Scottish, Romanian origin.

How common is the Petre surname?

There are approximately 25,000 people with the surname Petre in the United States.

Are there Petre soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 76 soldiers with the Petre surname appear in Civil War records.

Petre

Patronymic or Topographic

Meaning

Son of Peter or stone.

Etymology

Either a patronymic form of Peter or derived from Latin 'petra' meaning stone. The name may have multiple independent origins across different regions.

About the Petre Surname

A surname with multiple possible origins across different European regions. The name is established in both British and Eastern European contexts.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 25,000 bearers in the United States #739 most common surname

Rare Common

England, Scotland, Romania, and Eastern Europe.

Petre Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Petre Surname

Marc Petre

Quick Facts

Origin: English, Scottish, Romanian
Classification: Patronymic or Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval England and Scotland
Estimated Bearers: 25,000

War Records

76 soldiers with the Petre surname found in Civil War records.

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