Petterson is a Scandinavian and Dutch surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Andy Petterson (born 1969), Australian soccer player
- Donald K. Petterson (born 1930), United States foreign service officer
- Pelle Petterson (born 1932), Swedish yachtsman and boat designer
- Per Petterson (born 1952), Norwegian novelist
- Cody Petterson (born 1976), American political activist