Peterson Peterson Name Origin

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  American (Western) 60%
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  Canadian (Western) 30%
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  Norwegian (Northern European) 10%

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Name Details

• First Name: Peterson
• Last Name: Peterson
• Name Order: Western
• Gender: Male

Name Origin

The surname 'Peterson' is of Scandinavian origin, meaning 'son of Peter'. It is common in English-speaking countries and Scandinavia, especially Norway and Denmark, where patronymic naming conventions are traditional.