Petri

Petri Meaning & Origin

About Petri
The surname Petri is derived from the given name Peter, which has its roots in the Greek name "Petros" meaning "rock" or "stone." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Peter. The name Petri is commonly found in various European countries and is often associated with individuals who are believed to possess qualities such as strength, stability, and reliability.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Petri: 3,115
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,339
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Petri 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 Petri is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P0360
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 T R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙ›tri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Petri in Braille

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

The name Petri in braille

How to sign the name Petri using Sign Language

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

The name Petri in sign language

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