Pedro Claus

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Pedro Claus — Germanic
155K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Pedro Claus is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Pedro is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Pedro is a masculine given name. Pedro is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician name for Peter. Its French equivalent is Pierre while its English and Germanic form is Peter. The counterpart patronymic surname of the name Pedro, meaning "son of Peter" (compared with the English surname Peterson) is Pérez in Spanish, Peres in Galician and Portuguese, Pires also in Portuguese, and Peiris in coastal area of Sri Lanka (where it originated from the Portuguese version), with all ultimately meaning "son of Pero". The surname Claus: Claus von Amsberg, Prince Claus of the Netherlands, Jonkheer van Amsberg (1926–2002) Claus-Casimir of Orange-Nassau, Count of Orange-Nassau, Jonkheer van Amsberg (born 2004) Claus von Bülow (1926–2019), British socialite accused of attempting to murder his wife, Sunny von Bülow Claus Jacob (born 1969), German scientist Claus Jørgensen (racewalker) (born 1974), Danish racewalker Claus Bech Jørgensen (born 1976), Danish-born Faroese footballer Claus Lundekvam (born 1973), Norwegian former footballer Claus Moser, Baron Moser (1922–2015), British statistician Claus Nielsen (born 1964), Danish foot. Pedro is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 155K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Pedro reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Pedro

Germanic

Pedro is a masculine given name. Pedro is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician name for Peter. Its French equivalent is Pierre while its English and Germanic form is Peter. The counterpart patronymic surname of the name Pedro, meaning "son of Peter" (compared with the English surname Peterson) is Pérez in Spanish, Peres in Galician and Portuguese, Pires also in Portuguese, and Peiris in coastal area of Sri Lanka (where it originated from the Portuguese version), with all ultimately meaning "son of Pero".

Surname: Claus

English

Claus von Amsberg, Prince Claus of the Netherlands, Jonkheer van Amsberg (1926–2002) Claus-Casimir of Orange-Nassau, Count of Orange-Nassau, Jonkheer van Amsberg (born 2004) Claus von Bülow (1926–2019), British socialite accused of attempting to murder his wife, Sunny von Bülow Claus Jacob (born 1969), German scientist Claus Jørgensen (racewalker) (born 1974), Danish racewalker Claus Bech Jørgensen (born 1976), Danish-born Faroese footballer Claus Lundekvam (born 1973), Norwegian former footballer Claus Moser, Baron Moser (1922–2015), British statistician Claus Nielsen (born 1964), Danish foot.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Pedro is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Pedro by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Pedro Claus

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Pedro Claus:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Pedro?
The first name Pedro originates from Germanic. Pedro is a masculine given name. Pedro is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician name for Peter. Its French equivalent is Pierre while its English and Germanic form is Peter. The counterpart patronymic surname of the name Pedro, meaning "son of Peter" (compared with the English surname Peterson) is Pérez in Spanish, Peres in Galician and Portuguese, Pires also in Portuguese, and Peiris in coastal area of Sri Lanka (where it originated from the Portuguese version), with all ultimately meaning "son of Pero".
When was Pedro most popular?
The name Pedro reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Claus?
The surname Claus originates from English. Claus von Amsberg, Prince Claus of the Netherlands, Jonkheer van Amsberg (1926–2002) Claus-Casimir of Orange-Nassau, Count of Orange-Nassau, Jonkheer van Amsberg (born 2004) Claus von Bülow (1926–2019), British socialite accused of attempting to murder his wife, Sunny von Bülow Claus Jacob (born 1969), German scientist Claus Jørgensen (racewalker) (born 1974), Danish racewalker Claus Bech Jørgensen (born 1976), Danish-born Faroese footballer Claus Lundekvam (born 1973), Norwegian former footballer Claus Moser, Baron Moser (1922–2015), British statistician Claus Nielsen (born 1964), Danish foot.
What are the origins of the name Pedro Claus?
The name Pedro Claus combines two different traditions: the first name Pedro has Germanic roots, while the surname Claus originates from English.
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