Peters is an English, Dutch, and German surname of patronymic origin, meaning "son of Peter." The given name Peter derives from the Greek Πέτρος (Petros), meaning "stone," which is a translation of the Aramaic name Cephas, meaning "stone." In the New Testament, Jesus gave the name Cephas/Peter to the apostle Simon, as recorded in Matthew 16:18 and John 1:42. Simon Peter became the most prominent apostle and is traditionally regarded as the first pope. Distribution and History The patronymic surname Peters originated independently in England, the Netherlands, and Germany, reflecting the widespread veneration of Saint Peter across Europe. In England, the surname Peters often appears in records from the medieval period onward, particularly in East Anglia and the West Midlands. The Dutch and German forms are more common in their respective regions, though emigration spread the name to North America and other continents. Variants include Park 3, Parkins, Parkinson, Parks, and Perkins in English; and cognates like Petrosyan (Armenian), Petrov (Russian), Petrić (Croatian), and Pandev (Macedonian) in other languages. Notable BearersHistorically, the surname Peters belongs to important biblical contexts as well as real individuals across the Christian world. While fewer specifically famous bearers are recorded than for the given name Peter, Peters appears among scholars and artists including the German composer Carl Peters (19th century) — though a more prominent figure is the baseball pitcher James “Hippo” Peters of early 20th-century America. Meaning: Š „son of Peter“Type: Patronymic surnameOrigin: English, Dutch, GermanRoot name: PeterUsage: Primarily in English-speaking countries, Netherlands, and GermanyPronunciation stressed traditionally Pī-tǝrs.