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The surname comes from the Irish Ó hEidirsceoil, grandson of Eidirsceol (from eidirsceol, meaning "go-between" or "bearer of news"). The original Eidirsceol from whom descent is claimed is reputed to have lived in the mid tenth century. Personal names associated with the family in its early years were Finn and Con or Mac Con, later anglicized as Florence and Cornelius The name is one of the very f.....
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Heraldry Database: Peterson
Peterson
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Surname: Peterson
Branch: Peterson
Origins: Scottish
More Info: Scotland
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Background: A patronymic surname meaning "son of Peter." The given name Peter is derived from the Greek "petros" meaning "stone."
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 Motto: Nihil sine Deo, Nothing without God. Arms: Sa. on a cross, betw. four lions' heads, erased, ar. five eagles, displayed, of the field. View the Heraldry Dictionary for help.
We are unable to locate the history for this surname. If you can provide us with this information, then please contact Arms & Badges!
Name Variations: Peters, Peterson, Petersen, Petersson, Peterssen, Peterzen.
References:One or more of the following publications has been referenced for this article.The General Armory; Sir Bernard Burke - 1842.
A Handbook of Mottoes; C.N. Elvin - 1860.
Scottish Clans and Tartans; Neil Grant - 2000.
Scottish Clan and Family Encyclopedia; George Way of Plean and Romilly Squire - 1994.
Scottish Clans and Tartans; Ian Grimble - 1973.
World Tartans; Iain Zaczek - 2001.
Clans and Families of Scotland; Alexander Fulton - 1991.
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