Peter Norfleet

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Peter Norfleet — rock
572K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Peter Norfleet is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Peter is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Petros (Πέτρος), meaning "rock" — a translation of the Aramaic Cephas. The first pope of the Catholic Church. The surname Norfleet: People with the surname Bobby Norfleet (born 1958), American race car driver Brett Norfleet (born 2004), American football player Celeste O. Norfleet (born 1959), American author Dennis Norfleet (born 1993), American football player Earl Norfleet Phillips (born 1940) American diplomat J. Frank Norfleet (1865–1967), American rancher and manhunter Julian Norfleet (born 1991), American basketball player Tia Norfleet (born 1986), American race car driver Norfleet, Kentucky, an unincorporated community Peter is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 572K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Peter reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Peter

Meaning: rock

Greek

From the Greek Petros (Πέτρος), meaning "rock" — a translation of the Aramaic Cephas. The first pope of the Catholic Church.

Surname: Norfleet

English

People with the surname Bobby Norfleet (born 1958), American race car driver Brett Norfleet (born 2004), American football player Celeste O. Norfleet (born 1959), American author Dennis Norfleet (born 1993), American football player Earl Norfleet Phillips (born 1940) American diplomat J. Frank Norfleet (1865–1967), American rancher and manhunter Julian Norfleet (born 1991), American basketball player Tia Norfleet (born 1986), American race car driver Norfleet, Kentucky, an unincorporated community

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 9%
Greece 8%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Peter has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Pete
  • Pietro
  • Pedro
  • Pieter
  • Piotr
  • Petros

Numerology

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

6
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Peter?
The first name Peter originates from Greek. From the Greek Petros (Πέτρος), meaning "rock" — a translation of the Aramaic Cephas. The first pope of the Catholic Church.
When was Peter most popular?
The name Peter reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Norfleet?
The surname Norfleet originates from English. People with the surname Bobby Norfleet (born 1958), American race car driver Brett Norfleet (born 2004), American football player Celeste O. Norfleet (born 1959), American author Dennis Norfleet (born 1993), American football player Earl Norfleet Phillips (born 1940) American diplomat J. Frank Norfleet (1865–1967), American rancher and manhunter Julian Norfleet (born 1991), American basketball player Tia Norfleet (born 1986), American race car driver Norfleet, Kentucky, an unincorporated community
What are the origins of the name Peter Norfleet?
The name Peter Norfleet combines two different traditions: the first name Peter has Greek roots, while the surname Norfleet originates from English.
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