Petrone
A surname built from the name Peter, often an Italian form meaning “son of Peter” or “little Peter.”
The #8,541 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 80,110 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Petrone is generally understood as an Italian surname formed from the personal name Pietro, ultimately from Latin Petrus and Greek Petros, both meaning “rock” or “stone.” In Italian naming, the ending -one can function as an augmentative or affectionate form, so the surname may have begun as a nickname or family-name form related to “Peter.” In practice it is usually treated as a patronymic surname, identifying someone as descended from or associated with a man named Pietro.
History
The surname is most strongly associated with Italy and Italian diaspora communities, especially in the United States and other countries receiving Italian immigration. In American records it often appears among families whose ancestors came from southern Italy, though the exact local origin can vary by branch. Because surnames based on Peter are common across Europe, Petrone can arise independently in more than one place.
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Fun fact
Peter-derived surnames are widespread across Europe because the name Peter has long been one of the most popular Christian given names.
Notable people named Petrone
- Pedro Petrone (1905–1964)
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