Gettler

Gettler Meaning & Origin

About Gettler
The surname Gettler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "getelære," meaning "godfather." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who acted as a godfather or sponsor during a baptism. The name may have also been given to someone who was considered a protector or guardian.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gettler: 576
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38439
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gettler 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
KTLR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G03406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 T AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɛtələr/
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('KTLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G346

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gettler in Braille

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

The name Gettler in braille

How to sign the name Gettler using Sign Language

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

The name Gettler in sign language

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