Pettersson

Pettersson is a Swedish-language patronymic surname meaning “son of Petter,” with Petter a given name derived from Peter. The suffix -sson is a common marker of patronymic origin in Swedish naming traditions, reflecting a historical practice of identifying individuals as the child of their father.

The name is common in Sweden and among Swedish-speaking communities in Finland, and it also appears in other Nordic countries and in North America due to migration and diaspora. Pettersson can be found among people of Swedish descent in a variety of professions and regions.

Variant spellings exist, including Petterson, and orthographic differences may occur in other languages or regions that adapt the name to local conventions.

Notable individuals with the surname include Elias Pettersson (born 1998), a Swedish professional ice hockey forward who has played in the National Hockey League. As a widely used surname, Pettersson appears across many domains, including sports, academia, and the arts, reflecting its deep roots in Swedish naming traditions.