Petrosyan
The origin of the surname Petrosyan
Petrosyan means “son of Petros,” from the Greek for “rock.”
What kind of surname is Petrosyan?
Petrosyan is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Armenian naming tradition — you can read how Armenian surnames were formed on our Armenian last names page.
Variants & spellings of Petrosyan
You may also see this surname written as:
- Petrosian
Other Armenian surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Petrosyan mean?
The surname Petrosyan means Son of Petros (Peter). Petrosyan means “son of Petros,” from the Greek for “rock.”
Where does the surname Petrosyan come from?
Petrosyan is a surname of Armenian origin.
What kind of surname is Petrosyan?
Petrosyan is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other spellings of Petrosyan?
Variant spellings of Petrosyan include Petrosian.
What are other Armenian surnames?
Other Armenian surnames include Avetisyan, Grigoryan, Harutyunyan, Hovhannisyan, Karapetyan, Kardashyan.