A Danish and Norwegian surname meaning 'son of Peder' (Peter). Follows traditional Scandinavian patronymic naming conventions.
From 'Peder' (Danish/Norwegian form of Peter) plus 'sen' (son). Peter derives from Greek 'Petros' meaning rock or stone. The patronymic system created surnames based on the father's first name.
This surname carries the weight of Christian tradition through Scandinavia - Peter the Apostle's name, filtered through Greek, Latin, and Germanic languages, finally settling into Nordic family heritage. Each 'sen' surname tells a story of faith and fatherhood.
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