| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | patronymic |
| Meaning | son of Peter |
| Region of origin | Netherlands |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Pieters, Pieterse, Pieterson, Petersen, Peterson |
Pietersen is a Dutch and Afrikaans patronymic surname meaning "son of Peter". There are other spellings. Pietersen is a rare given name. People with the surname Pietersen include: