About Pettyjohn
The surname Pettyjohn is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Petty" or "Pety," which was a nickname for Peter. The name "John" was added as a patronymic, indicating "son of John." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Pettyjohn is "son of Peter." It is a patronymic surname that was likely used to distinguish individuals who were descendants of someone named Peter.
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The surname Pettyjohn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pettyjohn based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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