The Peters Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Peters, its origins in Germany, and the story behind a Peters family crest.
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Origin of the Peters name
Peters is a German and Low German patronymic meaning "son of Peter", from Greek Petros, "rock". The -s ending is typical of northern Germany and the Rhineland. The name is also common in the Netherlands and Flanders, and among emigrants to America.
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This overview covers the Peters name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, the Netherlands and Belgium; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Peters name FAQ
What does the Peters name mean?
Son of Peter. Common variants include Peter, Petersen, Pieter.
Where does the Peters surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, the Netherlands and Belgium.
Is there a Peters coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Peters crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Peters coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).