About Pettinga
The surname Pettinga is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Peter, which means "rock" or "stone" in Greek. The suffix "-inga" indicates "descendant of" or "belonging to," thus Pettinga can be interpreted as "descendant of Peter" or "belonging to the family of Peter." It is a patronymic surname commonly found in the Netherlands and is often associated with individuals whose ancestors were named Peter.
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The surname Pettinga is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pettinga 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 Pettinga in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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