Gettings

Gettings Meaning & Origin

About Gettings
The surname Gettings is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "geten," meaning "to get" or "to obtain." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled at acquiring or obtaining goods or possessions. The name may have been given to merchants, traders, or individuals involved in the acquisition of resources. Over time, the surname Gettings became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gettings: 1,266
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20843
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gettings 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
KTNKS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G03052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 T IH0 NG Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɛtɪŋz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTNKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gettings in Braille

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

The name Gettings in braille

How to sign the name Gettings using Sign Language

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

The name Gettings in sign language

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