where does the last name peterson come from
Peterson (name) Peterson is a common English language patronymic surname, meaning "son of Peter". There are an estimated 700 variant spellings of the surname.[1] The form Peterson may also have arisen from Danish Petersen with a change of spelling commonly applied by Danish immigrants to English-speaking countries.
The Pale The word pale derives ultimately from the Latin word
von Von [fÉ”n] is a term used in German language surnames either as a nobiliary particle indicating a noble patrilineality or as a simple preposition that approximately means of or from in the case of commoners.
Polka dot It is likely that the term originated in popularity of polka dance at the time the pattern became fashionable, just as many other products and fashions of the era also adopted the "polka" name.[1]