Gettis

Gettis Meaning & Origin

About Gettis
The surname Gettis is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Ghille Mhoire, meaning "son of the servant of Mary." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man who was known for his devotion to the Virgin Mary. Over time, the name evolved and was anglicized to Gettis. Today, individuals with the surname Gettis can be found primarily in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gettis: 462
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,138
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gettis 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
KTS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 T IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɛtɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gettis in Braille

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

The name Gettis in braille

How to sign the name Gettis using Sign Language

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

The name Gettis in sign language

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