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Surname:  Peterson
Branch:  Peterson
Origins:  Scottish
More Info:  Scotland
Background:  A patronymic surname meaning "son of Peter." The given name Peter is derived from the Greek "petros" meaning "stone."

Motto:  Nihil sine Deo, Nothing without God.
Arms:  Sa. on a cross, betw. four lions' heads, erased, ar. five eagles, displayed, of the field.


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We are unable to locate the history for this surname. If you can provide us with this information, then please contact Arms & Badges!

Name Variations:  Peters, Peterson, Petersen, Petersson, Peterssen, Peterzen.

References:
One or more of the following publications has been referenced for this article.
The General Armory; Sir Bernard Burke - 1842.
A Handbook of Mottoes; C.N. Elvin - 1860.
Scottish Clans and Tartans; Neil Grant - 2000.
Scottish Clan and Family Encyclopedia; George Way of Plean and Romilly Squire - 1994.
Scottish Clans and Tartans; Ian Grimble - 1973.
World Tartans; Iain Zaczek - 2001.
Clans and Families of Scotland; Alexander Fulton - 1991.







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