Pettus
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Pettus
Pettus is a surname of English origin derived from the personal name "Pett," which itself comes from the Old English "pæt" or related to the medieval given name Pete (a form of Peter), meaning "stone" or "rock." The suffix "-us" is a Latinized or patronymic ending commonly added to surnames.
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Etymology
Pettus is a surname of English origin derived from the personal name "Pett," which itself comes from the Old English "pæt" or related to the medieval given name Pete (a form of Peter), meaning "stone" or "rock." The suffix "-us" is a Latinized or patronymic ending commonly added to surnames.
The name is primarily found in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with notable historical use among American families; one of the most recognized bearers is Edmund Winston Pettus, a Confederate general and U.S. Senator from Alabama, lending the name historical significance in American history.
Pettus currently ranks #3,582 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1934.
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