About Pettijohn
The surname Pettijohn is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Peter," which means "rock" or "stone." The name was combined with the Middle English word "john," meaning "son of," to create the surname Pettijohn, which can be interpreted as "son of Peter." It is a patronymic surname that was likely used to identify individuals as the son of someone named Peter.
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The surname Pettijohn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pettijohn based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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