About Petzoldt
The surname Petzoldt is of German origin and is derived from the given name Peter, which means "rock" or "stone" in Greek. The suffix "-oldt" is a common Germanic suffix that denotes "old" or "elder." Therefore, the surname Petzoldt can be interpreted to mean "elder Peter" or "old Peter." It is likely that the surname originated as a patronymic name, indicating descent from an ancestor named Peter.
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The surname Petzoldt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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