About Peternell
The surname Peternell is of German origin and is derived from the given name Peter, which means "rock" or "stone" in Greek. The suffix "-nell" is a diminutive form, indicating "little" or "son of." Therefore, Peternell can be interpreted as "little Peter" or "son of Peter." It is a patronymic surname commonly used to denote a person's descent from someone named Peter.
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The surname Peternell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Peternell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Peternell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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