Peter Weinstein

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Peter Weinstein — rock
572K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Peter Weinstein 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 Weinstein: Weinstein is a German or Yiddish surname meaning ”wine stone”, referring to the crystals of cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate) that precipitate out of fermenting grape juice. List of people with this surname Alan Weinstein, (born 1943), American mathematician Albert Weinstein (1885–1969), German Olympic track and field athlete Alexander Weinstein (1897–1979), Russian-German mathematician Alexander Weinstein (author), American short story writer and filmmaker Allen Weinstein, (1937–2015), American historian Andrew Weinstein, (1850–1915), British priest, chaplain, and missionary Arnold Weins. 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: Weinstein

Hebrew

Weinstein is a German or Yiddish surname meaning ”wine stone”, referring to the crystals of cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate) that precipitate out of fermenting grape juice. List of people with this surname Alan Weinstein, (born 1943), American mathematician Albert Weinstein (1885–1969), German Olympic track and field athlete Alexander Weinstein (1897–1979), Russian-German mathematician Alexander Weinstein (author), American short story writer and filmmaker Allen Weinstein, (1937–2015), American historian Andrew Weinstein, (1850–1915), British priest, chaplain, and missionary Arnold Weins.

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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 Weinstein:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 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 Weinstein?
The surname Weinstein originates from Hebrew. Weinstein is a German or Yiddish surname meaning ”wine stone”, referring to the crystals of cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate) that precipitate out of fermenting grape juice. List of people with this surname Alan Weinstein, (born 1943), American mathematician Albert Weinstein (1885–1969), German Olympic track and field athlete Alexander Weinstein (1897–1979), Russian-German mathematician Alexander Weinstein (author), American short story writer and filmmaker Allen Weinstein, (1937–2015), American historian Andrew Weinstein, (1850–1915), British priest, chaplain, and missionary Arnold Weins.
What are the origins of the name Peter Weinstein?
The name Peter Weinstein combines two different traditions: the first name Peter has Greek roots, while the surname Weinstein originates from Hebrew.
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