Getch

Getch Meaning & Origin

About Getch
The surname Getch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gecche," meaning a gate or a latch. It is believed to have been a topographic or occupational name for someone who lived near or worked with gates or latches. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was responsible for opening or closing gates. Over time, variations of the surname, such as Gatch and Gatchell, have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Getch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Getch: 199
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92,358
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Getch 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 Getch is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KX
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 CH
🌐 IPA
/getch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Getch in Braille

Here's how to represent Getch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Getch in braille

How to sign the name Getch using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Getch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Getch in sign language

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