Patronymic name (from a parent's given name)

The Petrescu Family Name — Meaning & Origin

Petrescu most likely means "son of Petre".

Origin

This surname is mostly used in Romania and is a patronymic name, derived from "Petre," a given name equivalent to "Peter." The name "Petre" has roots in the Greek word "petros," meaning "rock." It reflects widespread naming conventions in Slavic and Balkan regions, where adding suffixes like "-escu" forms family names."

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