Petrow

Petrow Meaning & Origin

About Petrow
The surname Petrow is of Russian origin and is derived from the given name Peter, which itself comes from the Greek name Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." As a surname, Petrow signifies "son of Peter" or "descendant of Peter." It is a patronymic surname commonly found in Russia and other Slavic countries, indicating a familial connection to an ancestor named Peter.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Petrow: 396
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,383
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P0360
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 T R OW2
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙ›ΛŒtroʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PTR', 'PTRF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Petrow in Braille

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

The name Petrow in braille

How to sign the name Petrow using Sign Language

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

The name Petrow in sign language

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