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