Gettle

Gettle Meaning & Origin

About Gettle
The surname Gettle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "getel" or "gettel," meaning "a small goat." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a goat, such as agility or stubbornness. The surname Gettle may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname but eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gettle: 572
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38640
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɛtəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gettle in Braille

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

The name Gettle in braille

How to sign the name Gettle using Sign Language

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

The name Gettle in sign language

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