About the Petter Surname

Many Petter families will find their roots under Peter, the form most records use. It grew out of a personal name: “From Petrus, "rock”.

• Related forms: Peters and Petri.
• Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard.
• The extra “t” in Petter is a spelling habit rather than a different name.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Peter surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Petter surname pack.