Gettinger

Gettinger Meaning & Origin

About Gettinger
The surname Gettinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gezinger," meaning "singer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone involved in singing or music. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Gettinger.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gettinger: 1,471
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,685
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.5

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0305206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 T IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɛtɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTNKR', 'KTNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gettinger in Braille

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

The name Gettinger in braille

How to sign the name Gettinger using Sign Language

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

The name Gettinger in sign language

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