About Etta
The surname Etta is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name "Henricus," which is the Latin form of the Germanic name Heinrich. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Henricus. The name Henricus itself means "ruler of the home" or "ruler of the household," reflecting the importance of the family and household in medieval society. Over time, the surname Etta has evolved and may have variations in different regions.
The surname Etta is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Etta based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Etta is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Etta in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Etta using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.