There are
1099
Paters in the USA
Pater is the
23205th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Pater

Pliniusde

Plinius de Oudere was een Romeinse schrijver en wetenschapper. Hij is vooral bekend van zijn Naturalis Historia (een soort oud handboek van heel veel kennis).

Petrushka

Petrushka; a fictional character from Russian folklore. He is a mischievous, cheeky puppet who often gets into trouble but always brings laughter and joy.

DomenicoPaterlini

Domenico Paterlini was an Italian baroque composer. He wrote music for solo voice, chamber ensembles, and full orchestra.

AntoinePaterlini

Antoine Paterlini was a French painter known for his landscapes and seascapes. He was a member of the Barbizon school and often painted en plein air.

JanPater

Jan Pater was a Dutch football player who played as a midfielder for several Dutch clubs including Ajax and PSV Eindhoven.

HenriPater

Henri Pater was a Belgian cyclist who specialized in track cycling. He won several medals in the World Championships and competed in the Olympics.

FritsPater

Frits Pater was a Dutch resistance fighter during World War II. He helped smuggle Jewish people out of the country and sabotage German operations.

MariePater

Marie Pater was a Belgian artist known for her intricate still-life paintings. She often depicted flowers, fruits, and other objects with great detail and realism.

LudwigPater

Ludwig Pater was a German philosopher and theologian. He is known for his work on ethics and the philosophy of religion.

SimonPater

Simon Pater was a Dutch businessman and philanthropist. He founded several successful companies and made significant contributions to various charitable organizations.

Pater Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Pater' is of Dutch and German origin. It is derived from the word 'pater,' which means 'father' in Latin and was originally used as a religious title or a term of respect for an older man.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Pater' is most commonly found in the Netherlands and Germany, where it originated. It is also found in other European countries such as Belgium, France, and Italy, as well as in the United States and Canada
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Pater' include 'Peters' and 'Petermann'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Pater' have migrated and immigrated to various countries over time, particularly during periods of economic and political change. Many Dutch and German immigrants with the surname 'Pater' settled in the United States and Canada during the 19th and 20th centuries.