About Gettys
The surname Gettys is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Gethse, which is located in the former county of Dumfriesshire. The name is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "geit" meaning "goat" and the Old English word "eg" meaning "island" or "area of land." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Gettys can be interpreted as "goat island" or "land of the goats."
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The surname Gettys is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gettys 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 Gettys in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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