About Petrill
The surname Petrill is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Pietro, which is the Italian form of Peter. The suffix "-ill" is a diminutive ending, indicating a small or affectionate form. Therefore, Petrill can be understood to mean "little Peter" or "beloved Peter." It is a patronymic surname, suggesting that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Pietro or Peter.
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The surname Petrill is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Petrill 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 Petrill in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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