Getter

Getter Meaning & Origin

About Getter
The surname Getter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gezze" or "gezzele," meaning "goat." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who either kept goats or had goat-like characteristics. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Getter: 1,026
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24404
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Getter based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɛtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Getter in Braille

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

The name Getter in braille

How to sign the name Getter using Sign Language

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

The name Getter in sign language

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