Getten

Getten Meaning & Origin

About Getten
The surname Getten is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "geten," meaning "to get" or "to obtain." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who was known for their ability to acquire or obtain things, possibly through trade or commerce. Over time, the name Getten became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Getten: 178
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,247
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/getten*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Getten in Braille

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

The name Getten in braille

How to sign the name Getten using Sign Language

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

The name Getten in sign language

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