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Petrin - Pevzner

Most Comon Surname in this Range: Petty

Petty originates in medieval Scotland and England, although the base comes from the French “petit” or small and was often a nickname for a short person. It could also indicate a younger sibling, as many of the same gender were given the same first names during those times. Beginning in the late twelfth century, when surnames became more common, petit often became Petty.

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