Getman

Getman Meaning & Origin

About Getman
The surname Getman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "geteman," meaning "comrade" or "fellow." It was likely used as an occupational name for someone who was a companion or associate, or it could have been a nickname for a friendly or sociable person. The name may have been originally bestowed upon someone who was part of a guild or a member of a particular community. Over time, the surname Getman has spread to various countries and regions, including Ukraine and Russia, where it may have undergone slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Getman: 1,447
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,883
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.49

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTMN
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G03505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 T M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɛtmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G355

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Getman in Braille

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

The name Getman in braille

How to sign the name Getman using Sign Language

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

The name Getman in sign language

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