About Petra
The surname Petra is derived from the given name Peter, which has its roots in the Greek name "Petros" meaning "rock" or "stone." As a surname, Petra likely originated as a patronymic, denoting "son of Peter." It is a common surname in various cultures and regions, reflecting the widespread use of the name Peter and its variants throughout history.
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The surname Petra is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Petra 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 Petra is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Petra in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Petra using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.