Péters

Péters is a Hungarian surname derived from the given name Péter (Peter). It uses the suffix -s, a common patronymic or possessive formation in Hungarian surname practice, indicating descent from or association with a person named Péter. The name reflects a broader pattern in Hungarian onomastics where family names emerge from a founder’s first name.

The surname is most common in Hungary and among Hungarian-speaking communities in neighboring countries and diaspora populations. In non-Hungarian contexts, the name is often rendered without diacritics as Peters, reflecting adaptation to different languages and alphabets while preserving its etymological origin.

Notable bearers of the name have appeared in various fields, illustrating the surname’s distribution across Hungarian communities and beyond. As with many surnames of this type, the exact prominence of Péters can vary by region and historical period.

See also: Péter, the given name from which Péters is derived; Peters, a related surname in Germanic and Dutch-speaking contexts.