Petrus

Petrus Meaning & Origin

About Petrus
The surname Petrus is derived from the given name Peter, which has its roots in the Greek name "Petros" meaning "rock" or "stone." It is a common surname in various European countries and is often associated with individuals who are descendants of someone named Peter. The name Petrus may also have religious connotations, as Peter was an important figure in Christianity, being one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Petrus: 2,100
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,267
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.71

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTRS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P03602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 T R AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɛtrəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Petrus in Braille

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

The name Petrus in braille

How to sign the name Petrus using Sign Language

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

The name Petrus in sign language

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