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.
The surname Gettis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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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Here's how to represent Gettis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.