Gettier

Gettier Meaning & Origin

About Gettier
The surname Gettier is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gaitier," meaning "to watch" or "to guard." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a watchman or a guardian. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved, resulting in variations such as Gettier. Today, individuals with the surname Gettier can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gettier: 177
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,737
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gettier 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
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 T IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/gettier*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', 'KTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gettier in Braille

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

The name Gettier in braille

How to sign the name Gettier using Sign Language

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

The name Gettier in sign language

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