Gitch

Gitch Meaning & Origin

About Gitch
The surname Gitch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gec," meaning a gate or a passage. It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked at a gate or a passage. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was responsible for opening or closing gates. Over time, variations of the name Gitch have emerged, such as Gitchell or Gitchin.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gitch: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JX
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 CH
🌐 IPA
/gitch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JX', 'KX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gitch in Braille

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

The name Gitch in braille

How to sign the name Gitch using Sign Language

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

The name Gitch in sign language

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