About Gettens
The surname Gettens is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Gytta" or "Gitta," which was a short form of various compound names beginning with "Gēat" or "Gēot," meaning "gate" or "opening." The surname Gettens therefore signifies "son of Gytta" or "descendant of Gytta." It is a patronymic surname, indicating a family's ancestral connection to an individual named Gytta.
The surname Gettens is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gettens based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gettens in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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