About Getty
The surname Getty is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gaoithín, meaning "son of Gaoithín." Gaoithín is a personal name derived from the word "gaoth," which means "wind." The name Getty is associated with the Scottish Highlands and is believed to have been used to describe someone who had a swift or agile nature, akin to the wind. Over time, the surname Getty has spread beyond Scotland and can be found in various parts of the world.
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The surname Getty is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Getty 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 Getty is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Getty in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Getty using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.