Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Petter a vernacular form of Peter. This surname is also found in northern Germany. Compare Petersen 2 and Peterson 1. [...]
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What is the origin of the name Pettersen?
Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Petter a vernacular form of Peter. This surname is also found in northern Germany. Compare Petersen 2 and Peterson 1. [...]