Pettigrew

Pettigrew is a surname of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Old French words “petit” and “cru”, meaning “little” and “grew”, respectively. The name originally referred to a small person with a growing or increasing reputation. The first recorded use of the name was in the 13th century, and it has since been found throughout Scotland, England, and other parts of the world. Today, many people with the surname Pettigrew can be found in North America, particularly in the United States and Canada.