Surname · Russian origin
Petrov
Meaning
The surname Petrov means Son of Pyotr (Peter).
Origin
Russian
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Petrov
Petrov means “son of Pyotr,” from the Greek for “rock.”
What kind of surname is Petrov?
Petrov is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Russian naming tradition — you can read how Russian surnames were formed on our Russian last names page.
Other Russian surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Petrov mean?
The surname Petrov means Son of Pyotr (Peter). Petrov means “son of Pyotr,” from the Greek for “rock.”
Where does the surname Petrov come from?
Petrov is a surname of Russian origin.
What kind of surname is Petrov?
Petrov is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other Russian surnames?
Other Russian surnames include Alekseev, Andreev, Belov, Ivanov, Kozlov, Kuznetsov.