Pettes

Pettes is a surname of uncertain origin. It is found primarily in English-speaking countries. Genealogical research suggests several possible origins, including derivations from pet names, occupational names, or locational names.

One possible etymology links it to the diminutive of the given name Peter, thus making it a patronymic surname. "Pet" was a common diminutive for Peter, and "Pettes" could have signified "son of Pet" or "belonging to Pet."

Another possibility relates to an occupational name. It could be derived from an archaic term for someone involved in a particular trade or craft, although the specific occupation associated with "Pettes" remains unclear.

Finally, a locational origin is conceivable. "Pettes" might stem from a place name, perhaps a small settlement or geographical feature, the meaning of which has been lost or obscured over time. However, concrete evidence supporting a specific place name origin is limited.

Variations in spelling may exist, and further research into specific family histories bearing the surname Pettes is necessary to determine the precise origin for a given lineage. The surname's relative rarity makes definitive tracing challenging.