When Pedersen was born in 1775, his father, Peder Rasmussen, was 40 and his mother, Anne Kirstine Jørgensdatter, was 40.
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Niels, Bjorn, Knud, Nils, Anders, Jorgen, Egil, Einer, Knut, Peer.
Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Peder (see Peter ). This surname is also found in northern Germany. Compare Petersen 2 and Peterson 1.
English: variant of Peterson .
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.