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Petermanns in the USA24431st
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Petermann
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Carl Friedrich Petermann was a German cartographer and geographer known for his numerous maps and atlases, including the Petermann Atlas.HenriPetermann
Henri Petermann was a French painter specializing in landscape and marine paintings in the 19th century.FriedrichAugust
Friedrich August Petermann was a German geographer and cartographer who published many maps and contributed to the exploration of Africa.ReginaPetermann
Regina Petermann is a German figure skater who competed at the Olympic Games and won several national and international championships.KarlPetermann
Karl Petermann was a German physicist and mathematician known for his contributions to the fields of optics and electromagnetism.HeinrichPetermann
Heinrich Petermann was a German engraver and cartographer who worked in the 19th century and produced many detailed maps.HermannPetermann
Hermann Petermann was a German landscape architect and garden designer known for his work on various parks and gardens.ElisabethPetermann
Elisabeth Petermann was a German opera singer who had a successful career in the 20th century, performing in leading roles in various operas.WernerPetermann
Werner Petermann is a German football player who has played for various clubs and has represented Germany at the international level.AndreasPetermann
Andreas Petermann is a German politician who has held various government positions and has contributed to policy-making in the country.Petermann Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Petermann' is of German origin. It is derived from the given name 'Peter,' which is a common German name meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' The suffix 'mann' indicates a person or man.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Petermann' is most commonly found in Germany, particularly in regions with a Germanic influence. It may also be found in other German-speaking countries such as Austria and Switzerland.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Petermann' include 'Petersmann' and 'Peterman.'