Peter Piazza

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Peter Piazza — rock
572K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Peter Piazza 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 Piazza: Adeodato Giovanni Piazza (1884–1957), Italian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church Alberto Piazza (1941–2024), Italian human geneticist Aldo Piazza (born 1956), Italian mayor of Agrigento Andrew Piazza (born 1954), American former basketball player Antonio Piazza (born 1970), Italian screenwriter and director Callisto Piazza (1500–1561), Italian painter Cathleen Piazza, medical researcher at the University of Nebraska Chris Piazza, (born 1946), American judge Honey Piazza (born 1951), American piano player Ignatius Piazza (born 1960), founder and director of the Front Sight Firearms Training . 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: Piazza

Italian

Adeodato Giovanni Piazza (1884–1957), Italian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church Alberto Piazza (1941–2024), Italian human geneticist Aldo Piazza (born 1956), Italian mayor of Agrigento Andrew Piazza (born 1954), American former basketball player Antonio Piazza (born 1970), Italian screenwriter and director Callisto Piazza (1500–1561), Italian painter Cathleen Piazza, medical researcher at the University of Nebraska Chris Piazza, (born 1946), American judge Honey Piazza (born 1951), American piano player Ignatius Piazza (born 1960), founder and director of the Front Sight Firearms Training .

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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 Piazza:

8
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Piazza?
The surname Piazza originates from Italian. Adeodato Giovanni Piazza (1884–1957), Italian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church Alberto Piazza (1941–2024), Italian human geneticist Aldo Piazza (born 1956), Italian mayor of Agrigento Andrew Piazza (born 1954), American former basketball player Antonio Piazza (born 1970), Italian screenwriter and director Callisto Piazza (1500–1561), Italian painter Cathleen Piazza, medical researcher at the University of Nebraska Chris Piazza, (born 1946), American judge Honey Piazza (born 1951), American piano player Ignatius Piazza (born 1960), founder and director of the Front Sight Firearms Training .
What are the origins of the name Peter Piazza?
The name Peter Piazza combines two different traditions: the first name Peter has Greek roots, while the surname Piazza originates from Italian.
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