Peton

Peton Meaning & Origin

About Peton
The surname Peton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "peten," meaning "a small enclosure or paddock." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or worked in a small enclosed area or a small piece of land. Over time, the spelling variations of the name have included Peton, Petyon, and Patten.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Peton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Peton: 141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 122,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Peton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Peton is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IY1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/peton*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Peton in Braille

Here's how to represent Peton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Peton in braille

How to sign the name Peton using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Peton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Peton in sign language

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