Pedersen (Danish pronunciation: [ˈpʰe̝ðɐsn̩]) is a Danish and Norwegian patronymic surname, literally meaning "son of Peder". It is the fourth most common surname in Denmark, shared by about 3.4% of the population, and the sixth most common in Norway. It is of similar origin as the surname Petersen. Listing of people with the surname Pedersen. Aaron Pedersen (born 1970), Australian actor of Arrente/Arabana descent. Abdul Wahid Pedersen (born 1954), Danish Imam. Alexander Pedersen (1891–1955), Norwegian sprinter. Alex Pedersen (cyclist) (born 1966), Danish cyclist.
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